Gastelum, A., Shaw, W. 2026, HiFiber Dinner | Ratatouille, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Recipes

Description

This colorful vegetable dish combines a variety of fresh produce in a flavorful tomato base for a simple and nutritious meal. Packed with vegetables and easy to serve as a main dish or side, ratatouille is a practical way to add more variety to a balanced eating pattern.

sliced vegetables on white plate with yellow silverware on the side with napkin
Level: Easy Prep: 30 minutes Yield: 1 cup
Total: 30 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 longish red bell pepper
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper 
  • 4 tablespoons soft cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Pour tomato puree into the bottom of a baking dish. Stir in the sliced garlic cloves, chopped onion, olive oil, salt and pepper into the sauce
  3. Cut the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and red pepper into very thin slices using a mandolin or a sharp knife.
  4. Atop the tomato sauce, arrange slices of prepared vegetables overlapping, alternating the vegetables.
  5. Drizzle one tablespoon of melted butter over the vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  6. Bake for approximately 45 to 55 minutes.
  7. Serve with a dab of soft cheese.
 

Nutrition Facts

1 serving - 1 cup
Makes 5 cups
Calories 170.9 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 9.3g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Trans Fat 0.1g  
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 215.3mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2mg 7%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%
Total Sugars 11.9g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 5.4g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 55.5mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 872mg 19%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 

Learn more about the author(s)

Angeline Jeyakumar
Angeline Jeyakumar
 

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