Easy Ratatouille Versatile 1 Pot

Our inspired version is easy to make, requiring just 1 pot and 10 simple ingredients, and it’s ready in less than 1 hour. Let us show you how it’s done!

What is Ratatouille?

But first, what is ratatouille and where did it come from? Ratatouille is a stewed vegetable dish that originated in Nice, France. It’s commonly made with onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, and leafy herbs. And while dishes called “ratatouille” date back to the 18th century, a dish resembling the ingredients mentioned above didn’t make it into cookbooks until around 1930. The following is an inspired version made with simple methods, accessible ingredients, and bold flavor.

How to Make Ratatouille

This ratatouille begins with cooking cubed eggplant in a pot with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to allow it to release moisture and soak up flavor. We then set the eggplant aside to give the zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic a chance to cook without being overcrowded in the pan. Next, we add the eggplant back in along with a duo of herby goodness: fresh basil and dried oregano. Additional salt and pepper provide even more flavor, while optional red pepper flakes add subtle heat and thyme provides more herbal notes. For the tomato element, we opted for canned diced tomatoes for simplicity and bold tomato flavor! After another quick 10 minutes of cooking, the vegetables become melt-in-your-mouth tender. And lastly, we like to finish it off with additional basil for freshness and a swirl of good-quality olive oil for richness. We hope you LOVE this ratatouille! It’s:SummeryHerbySaucySavoryClassic& Versatile! It’s the perfect recipe for weeknights or for celebrating an overflowing garden of summer veggies (we see you, zucchini!).

What to Serve with Ratatouille

Wondering what to serve with ratatouille? The options are endless! We love serving it over our Easy Vegan Polenta or Easy Gluten-Free Pasta, but it’s also delicious served alongside The Best Vegan Grilled Cheese or with a hearty piece of Easy Homemade Wheat Bread. It could also be served over cauliflower rice, rice, quinoa, millet, or your favorite grains!