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Baked Ratatouille

Savory Baked Ratatouille: Comforting Cheesy Veggie Bliss

This Baked Ratatouille captures the essence of summer with vibrant layers of vegetables and a cheesy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Frying Oil Olive oil adds robust flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tsp Herbes de Provence A blend of herbs.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • 1 can (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes Forms the sauce base.
  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Veggie Layers
  • 3 medium Tomatoes Sliced.
  • 1 small/medium Zucchini Sliced.
  • 1 small/medium Yellow Squash Sliced.
  • 1 small Eggplant Sliced.
  • 3 medium Potatoes Sliced thinner than other vegetables.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Gruyere Cheese Melts beautifully.

Equipment

  • Medium Pan
  • Baking dish
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat frying oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and Herbes de Provence, stirring for an additional minute. Incorporate chopped red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, then blend until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  3. Thinly slice tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and potatoes, ensuring even thickness.
  4. Spread the prepared sauce in the baking dish. Layer the vegetables in an alternating pattern: potatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and tomatoes, until all are used.
  5. Season the top with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and edges begin to brown.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
  8. Let the Baked Ratatouille rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure all vegetables are sliced uniformly and allow resting time for best flavor. You can substitute Gruyere with mozzarella or cheddar if desired.

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