Ratatouille

It is believed that ratatouille recipes originated in the French region of Provence. The dish is traditionally made with vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and garlic, which are cooked in olive oil and then stewed together.

There are many theories about the origins of ratatouille recipes. One theory suggests that the dish was created by peasants who needed to find a way to use up their leftover vegetables. Another theory suggests that ratatouille was created by shepherds who needed to cook their food quickly and easily while they were out in the fields.

Whatever the origins of ratatouille recipes, they have become a staple of French cuisine. The dish is often served as a side dish or as a main course. It can be served hot or cold, and it can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Advice

If you're looking for a delicious, healthy and easy dish to make, try ratatouille! Start by prepping the vegetables by washing and cutting them into cubes. For maximum flavor, sauté them in olive oil with garlic and herbs before layering them in a baking dish. To ensure the vegetables are evenly cooked, pour some vegetable broth into the baking dish before baking it in the oven. Finish the dish off by sprinkling some freshly chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Summer Ratatouille With Farro

  • VINAIGRETTE
  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic
  • sherry vinegar
  • olive oil
  • RATATOUILLE
  • pepper
  • salt
  • tomato
  • bay leaf
  • eggplant
  • zucchini
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • sweet pepper
  • garlic
  • BIG BOWL
  • feta
  • basil
  • farro
  • egg
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Ratatouille

  • black pepper
  • basil
  • globe eggplant
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • bell pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • thyme
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Ratatouille

  • aglio spicchio
  • basilico
  • cipolle bianche
  • melanzane lunghe
  • olio extravergine oliva
  • peperoni gialli
  • peperoni verdi
  • pomodori perini
  • prezzemolo
  • sale fino
  • timo
  • zucchine
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Ratatouille

  • eggplant
  • thyme
  • herbes de provence
  • salt
  • red
  • oregano
  • onion
  • white wine vinegar
  • zucchini
  • cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
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Easy Vegan Ratatouille

  • rosemary
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • eggplant
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • marjoram
  • oregano
  • tomato juice
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • tomato
  • red wine
  • garlic
  • tomato paste
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Ratatouille

  • basilico liofilizzato cucchiaino cannamela
  • cipolla liofilizzata cucchiaio cannamela
  • melanzane lunga
  • olio extravergine di oliva
  • olio extravergine di oliva
  • origano liofilizzato cucchiaio cannamela
  • passata di pomodoro
  • patate medie
  • pepe nero
  • peperoni gialli medio
  • peperoni rossi medio
  • pomodori san marzano
  • porri
  • sale iodato
  • zucchine
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Lazy Ratatouille With Pork Chops

  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • globe eggplant
  • zucchini
  • yellow squash
  • canola oil
  • red pepper flake
  • basil
  • bell pepper
  • pork loin chop
  • thyme
  • tomato
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • garlic
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Roasted Garlic Ratatouille

  • white wine
  • eggplant
  • garlic
  • yellow squash
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • hidden valley greek yogurt dip
  • parmesan cheese
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • cream
  • goat cheese
  • french bread
  • parmesan cheese
  • thyme
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Easy Vegetable Ratatouille

  • tomato puree
  • eggplant
  • red
  • onion
  • salt
  • red pepper
  • basil pesto
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • zucchini
  • goat cheese
  • olive oil
  • plum tomato
  • black pepper
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Ratatouille

  • eggplant
  • zucchini
  • salt
  • onion
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • salt
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Grilled Ratatouille Recipe

  • salt
  • basil
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • globe eggplant
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • marjoram
  • garlic
  • tomato
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Classic Ratatouille

  • balsamic vinegar
  • italian seasoning
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • onion
  • salt
  • garlic
  • japanese eggplant
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • tomato
  • salt
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Ratatouille

  • salt
  • basil
  • parsley
  • herbes de provence
  • bay leaf
  • eggplant
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • garlic
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Easy Ratatouille

  • bay leaf
  • rosemary
  • eggplant
  • onion
  • white wine
  • red pepper flake
  • basil
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • cherry
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Spiralized Ratatouille

  • eggplant
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • tomato
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • sweet yellow onion
  • basil
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Roasted Ratatouille with Spaghetti

  • oregano
  • thyme
  • eggplant
  • bell pepper
  • yellow
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • spaghetti
  • salt
  • balsamic vinegar
  • basil
  • cherry
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
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Ratatouille

  • red
  • yellow squash
  • eggplant
  • zucchini
  • onion
  • basil
  • oregano
  • red pepper flake
  • red tomato
  • salt
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • black pepper

Ingredient Breakdown

 
olive oil
salt
garlic
zucchini
onion
eggplant
basil
bell pepper
tomato
thyme
black pepper
yellow squash
oregano
bay leaf
red pepper flake
red
goat cheese
parsley
cherry tomato
rosemary
globe eggplant
white wine
parmesan cheese
yellow bell pepper
lemon
zucchine
herbes de provence
marjoram
tomato paste
olio extravergine di oliva
summer squash
balsamic vinegar
cherry
fennel
chickpea
castelvetrano
pepper
dijon mustard
feta
sherry vinegar
sweet pepper
farro
egg
flat leaf
aglio spicchio
basilico
cipolle bianche
melanzane lunghe
olio extravergine oliva
peperoni gialli
peperoni verdi
pomodori perini
prezzemolo
sale fino
timo
brown onion
capsicum
black olife
white wine vinegar
tomato juice
red wine
basilico liofilizzato cucchiaino cannamela
cipolla liofilizzata cucchiaio cannamela
melanzane lunga
origano liofilizzato cucchiaio cannamela
passata di pomodoro
patate medie
pepe nero
peperoni gialli medio
peperoni rossi medio
pomodori san marzano
porri
sale iodato
canola oil
pork loin chop
fennel seed
hidden valley greek yogurt dip
cream
french bread
tomato puree
red pepper
basil pesto
plum tomato
short robust pasta penne rigate
lemon zest
lemon juice
white balsamic vinegar
italian seasoning
japanese eggplant
herbs thyme
italian eggplant
sweet yellow onion
sweet potato
vitelotte blue potato
yellow potato
walnut
null olive oil
nulllb mozzarella
null salt
null thyme
yellow
spaghetti
red tomato
pickled caper berry
taggiasca olife
carrot
celery
squash blossom

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • bell pepper
  • zucchini

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 82%
  • olive oil 82%
  • zucchini 79%

Common Ingredients

  • salt 71%
  • onion 68%
  • eggplant 64%
  • basil 57%

Usual Ingredients

  • bell pepper 50%
  • thyme 50%
  • tomato 50%
  • black pepper 43%
  • yellow squash 32%

Rarey Ingredients

  • oregano 25%
  • red pepper flake 21%
  • bay leaf 18%
  • red 18%