Preparing homemade ratatouille brings the vibrant flavors of Provence right into my kitchen. These sunny, colorful vegetables burst with freshness, delivering balanced nutrition for the whole family.
Economical and versatile, enjoy it without restraint—hot or cold, summer or winter, as the ideal side to meats or white fish.
Ingredients for 4 Servings
- 5 tomatoes
- 2 aubergines
- 2 courgettes
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 bouquet garni
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Step-by-Step Preparation
Prep: 20 mins – Cook: 50 mins
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly in clean water.
- Cut peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, slice into strips, then chop into small pieces.
- Dice aubergines into cubes and slice courgettes into rounds.
- Peel and slice onions into rings, peel and crush garlic cloves, and dice tomatoes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan. Add onions once hot.
- When onions are translucent, add peppers and stir for a few minutes.
- Reduce heat, add aubergines and courgettes. Stir, cover, and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and bouquet garni. Stir well.
- Cook uncovered on low for 15 minutes. For longer simmering, cover to prevent drying out.
Pro Tip
If the ratatouille tastes slightly acidic, add 1-2 pinches of sugar at the end. Use sparingly!
Cost Breakdown
- 5 tomatoes: ~480g at €2.50/kg = €1.20
- 2 aubergines: ~600g at €3/kg = €1.80
- 2 courgettes: ~400g at €2.55/kg = €1.02
- 1 red pepper: ~100g at €3.30/kg = €0.33
- 1 green pepper: ~100g at €3/kg = €0.30
- 2 onions: ~250g at €1.85/kg = €0.46
Total for sunny veggies: €1.27 per person or €5.11 for 4. Share your ratatouille recipes in the comments!
