Chunky Ratatouille Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty, flavor-packed Chunky Ratatouille Stew, a vibrant celebration of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This rustic one-pot wonder combines sautéed eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and roma tomatoes with a rich base of crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock, all seasoned to perfection with thyme, oregano, and a finishing touch of fresh basil. Slow-simmered to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth veggies, this plant-based stew is as comforting as it is nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, it’s an easy yet satisfying dish that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a bed of rice. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dinner idea or a hearty vegetable stew to warm you up, this recipe is a must-try for fans of classic French-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced eggplant
• 2 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, diced green bell pepper
• 4 medium, diced roma tomatoes
• 1 14-ounce can canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 handful, chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced eggplant and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the zucchini, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Add the diced roma tomatoes, canned crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes to allow the stew to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh basil right before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 11

Serve the Chunky Ratatouille Stew warm with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2456.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1106.9

Total Fat 50.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8314.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.4g	0%
Total Sugars 88.2g
Protein 29.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398.7mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 5625.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 51.5%