Baked ratatouille with Provençal vegetables

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red pepper
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh thyme

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Meanwhile, cut the eggplant, zucchini, pepper, and tomatoes into thin slices of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
2. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. In a frying pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, or until golden and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
3. Place the sautéed onion and garlic in the base of a baking dish. Arrange the vegetables in alternating layers, creating an attractive visual pattern for a beautiful, uniform presentation.
4. Drizzle the vegetables with a little olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme to taste. Optionally, add other Mediterranean herbs like rosemary or basil for extra flavor.
5. Bake the ratatouille for 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well concentrated. For a more golden touch, bake for a few additional minutes.
6. Serve the ratatouille hot or warm. This dish is ideal as a light main course or as an accompaniment to meat, fish, or legumes for a complete and healthy meal.