Classic Garden Fresh Ratatouille

Name: Classic Garden Fresh Ratatouille
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds; 2 bell peppers, chopped; 4 large tomatoes, diced; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and black pepper to taste

A beautiful and hearty French vegetable stew that highlights the best flavors of the summer garden.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 French· August 9, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

1 hour

Serves

Ratatouille is a wonderful French stew that makes the most of fresh eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. It is a lovely way to use up garden produce when the weather is warm and the vegetables are at their absolute peak.

I love how the olive oil and fresh herbs come together to create such a comforting dish. It tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had some time to sit and mingle in the fridge.

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
2 bell peppers, chopped
4 large tomatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy pot or skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and peppers to the pot and cook them until they are soft and fragrant.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for one minute until it becomes aromatic.
4
Add the diced tomatoes and vinegar to the pot and let them simmer for about ten minutes to create a nice base.
5
Layer the eggplant and zucchini slices on top of the tomato mixture in an overlapping pattern.
6
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
7
Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about thirty to forty minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
8
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

💡 Tips

This dish is wonderful served alongside a crusty piece of sourdough bread to soak up the sauce. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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