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Grilled Ratatouille

Zucchini, eggplant, peppers and onion are charred on the grill, chopped, then simmered briefly with stewed tomatoes, basil and garlic. It keeps the summer flavor of the classic stew and adds a hint of smoke.

  • YieldServes 6
  • Hands-on25 min
  • Total53 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 340 gzucchini, 2 medium, quartered lengthwise
  • 225 gJapanese or Italian eggplant, 1 small, quartered lengthwise
  • 170 gred bell pepper, 1 medium, cored, seeded and quartered lengthwise
  • 170 ggreen bell pepper, 1 medium, cored, seeded and quartered lengthwise
  • 170 gred onion, 1 medium, peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • 60 mlextra-virgin olive oil
  • to tastesalt
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 canstewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz, with their juices
  • ½ cupfresh basil, chopped, divided
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Celery
  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Bell (sweet) pepper
  • Eggplant (aubergine)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Zucchini
  • Basil
  • Black and white pepper

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Grill

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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