Easy Ratatouille Recipe, Recipe for Ratatouille, Simple Ratatouille Recipe

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Zucchini is lower in calories and mushrooms are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and canola oil is generally less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: basil paste

Dried basil has a longer shelf life and is often cheaper.

Cube the eggplant, not too tiny, and sprinkle with salt.

Place the salted eggplant into a strainer to draw out moisture and bitterness.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Chop a whole red onion and add it to the bowl with the eggplant.

Drizzle a good amount of olive oil over the vegetables.

Sprinkle with salt and mix well.

Roast the eggplant and onion mixture in the oven for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add one small zucchini, a yellow bell pepper (or any color pepper), and a generous amount of chopped garlic to the roasting vegetables.

Roast for an additional 15 minutes until done.

Plate the ratatouille and garnish with fresh parsley and basil.

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