Grilled Ratatouille

Grilled ratatouille with steak
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  • 40 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins,
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yield: Serves 4 to 6
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By Derrick Riches

Updated 06/14/18

This is a tasty grilled vegetarian recipe that is full of flavor and makes a delicious meal. Ratatouille is a traditional French Provincial recipe made from the last things harvested from the garden.

What You'll Need

  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch circles
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt
  • 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
  • 1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 summer squash, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) basil

How to Make It

  1. Wash eggplant pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag.
  3. Add eggplant, zucchini, and squash. Toss to coat all the pieces. Remove vegetables and add the onion. Toss to coat.
  4. Preheat grill.
  5. Place eggplant, zucchini, squash, and onion to grill. The onion might be handled more easily if it is on a skewer.
  6. Grill onions about 10-12 minutes, turning about 3 times.
  1. Grill the remaining vegetables for 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and let cool.
  2. Cut eggplant into cubes and the other vegetables into thin slices.
  3. In a large saucepan heat the garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add remaining ingredients except for the fresh basil and heat on low for 30 minutes. Add fresh basil and mix well.
  4. Serve over rice.
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 158
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Unsaturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 405 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Protein 5 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)