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A beautiful fresh and summery dish with courgettes, aubergines, lots of tomatoes – simple and so tasty. Served with incredible pan griddled bread.

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Beautiful fresh summery flavours–this is such a simple meal, but it’s incredibly delicious.

Courgettes, aubergines, lots of tomatoes and one of my favourite spice/herb combinations–smoked paprika, thyme and cumin. Which I think works particularly well with tomato dishes.

And let’s talk about the pan griddled bread! I used some slightly stale but good quality sourdough. Brushed on some extra virgin olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt flakes, and griddled on each side. Oh my goodness–just so delicious. Dip it in the ratatouille–my idea of heaven.

The tahini dressing adds both creaminess and earthiness to counter the zingy tomato sauce.

Swaps
Chickpeas -not essential but a delicious and sustaining addition. I love adding butter beans as well.
I’ve cheated with the peppers here–but you can use fresh roasted if preferred.
The same goes with the tomatoes–you can use fresh if preferred.
The pan griddled definitely adds an extra level of deliciousness, but of course this is wonderful with some fresh sourdough or flatbreads.

Veggie Ratatouille with Chickpeas and Pan Griddled Bread | Rebel Recipes (3)

A beautiful fresh and summery dish with courgettes, aubergines, lots of tomatoes - simple and so tasty. Served with incredible pan griddled bread.

Prep time: 30 minutes mins

Cook time: 1 hour hr

2-4 servings

4.75 from 4 votes

Ingredients

For the ratatouille

  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 courgette sliced into medium cubes
  • 1 aubergine chopped into medium cubes
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 jar 450g roast red peppers drained and chopped up
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes or tomatoes
  • 1 tsp balmamic glaze
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch chill flakes–optional
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil at the end

For the pan griddled bread

  • 2- 4 slices sourdough or bread of choice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprinkle of sea salt flakes

The topping

  • Fresh thyme

For the tahini dressing

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • Big pinch sea salt flakes
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large pan, add the oil and then fry the onion for 10 minutes until soft.

  • Add the chopped veg and fry for a further 5- 7 minutes until the veg softens.

  • Now add in the smoked paprika, thyme, cumin and tomato purée, stir to combine.

  • Add the tomatoes and roast peppers, cover and cook for 15 minutes until everything softens.

  • You can now add the balsamic, seasonings and chickpeas. Stir to combine and check the seasoning.

  • Turn off the heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.

To make the pan griddled bread

  • Heat a griddle pan to medium.

  • Brush some extra virgin olive oil onto all both sides of the bread. Sprinkle with sea salt.

  • Add to the pan and toast on one side the flip until toasted on the other side.

To make the tahini dressing

  • Add all the ingredients to a jar and mix to combine.

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8 Responses

  1. Veggie Ratatouille with Chickpeas and Pan Griddled Bread | Rebel Recipes (11)
    This was one of the best ratatouilles I have ever eaten! So delicious! And especially good with the tahini sauce.

    Reply

    1. Fantastic! So happy you like xx

      Reply

  2. Veggie Ratatouille with Chickpeas and Pan Griddled Bread | Rebel Recipes (12)
    Hi Nikki, I wanted to let you know that I absolutely LOVE all your recipes! ❤️ Purchased your book a while ago and it changed my way of thinking about food and cooking food 🙂 Such a beautiful flavors en so accessible! Thanks so much and keep on doing this please

    Love from the Netherlands,

    Janneke

    Reply

    1. Hi Janneke
      Aww thats so amazing to hear! Made my day.
      Much love, Niki xxx

      Reply

  3. This looks absolutely stunning! I am loving your cookbook – one of the best ones I’ve purchased this year for sure. So much so that I can’t wait to cook more recipes from it, thanks so much for sharing them!

    Reply

    1. Hi Katerina
      Thank you so much and im so happy you’re loving my cookbook!
      Much love
      Niki xxx

      Reply

  4. Your book is amazing and I have given copies to friends and family for pressies.

    Reply

    1. Hi Sue
      Aww thats amazing! so happy to hear…
      Lots of love, Niki xxx

      Reply

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FAQs

What protein goes well with ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille goes well with all kinds of grilled meats—I love it with flank steak, lamb, and veal, especially. A gourmet burger, served open face. Yes. A good steaky fish.

Is ratatouille a side or main dish? ›

Ratatouille can be the main dish with a side of crusty bread or a salad accompanying a meal, but it's also good served over polenta, pasta, mashed potatoes, quinoa, and rice. Use it as a filling for omelets and tarts or as a side for grilled or roasted meats. Enjoy the dish warm or at room temperature.

Why is ratatouille a peasant dish? ›

Traditionally Ratatouille was considered peasant food owing to its preparation style of “rough cut” vegetables and the economy of a dish that could be eaten with cheap rice, pasta or dipped into with chunks of bread. In recent times it has become a dish prepared by top chefs and served in the finest restaurants.

Is ratatouille good for you? ›

Ratatouille is packed with dietary fiber, potassium, vitamins A, C and K, folate and much more. With so many vegetables included, you're bound to meet the recommended daily amount of veggies your body needs.

What's the secret of a good ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille requires ripe vegetables, a liberal hand with the olive oil, and patience: only long, slow cooking will give you the creamy soft vegetables, and intense, almost jammy sauce that sings of the sun. Anything else is just plain vegetable stew.

What do you traditionally eat with ratatouille? ›

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Is ratatouille a full meal? ›

Ratatouille is a vegetable stew (a single dish, not an entire meal) originating from Provence in France. It usually contains eggplant, tomato, onion, and a variety of other herbs and vegetables. It's a popular folk dish in the region, so there are a lot of variant recipes.

What is the difference between ratatouille and caponata? ›

But, to me, ratatouille is more of a saucy stew, and the veggies will vary depending on what you have on hand. Caponata is more of a salad or an appetizer that is altogether savory, sweet, and sour, thanks to the use of briny olives, salty capers, sweet raisins, and a spike of vinegar.

Is ratatouille French or Italian? ›

Ratatouille (/ˌrætəˈtuːi/ RAT-ə-TOO-ee, French: [ʁatatuj]; Occitan: ratatolha [ʀataˈtuʎɔ]) is a French Provençal dish of stewed vegetables that originated in Nice and is sometimes referred to as ratatouille niçoise ( French: [niswaz]).

What is a substitute for zucchini in ratatouille? ›

Vegetable Variations: This versatile ratatouille recipe works well with different veggies. Substitute zucchini with summer squash or eggplant, and use any bell pepper color if red is unavailable.

What is the final dish in ratatouille called? ›

The final dish on the movie is Confit Byaldi, which was the brain child of Thomas Keller, an American chef.

What is the dish called at the end of ratatouille? ›

Fun fact: the signature dish Rémy serves at the end of Ratatouille isn't technically a ratatouille; it's a tian, which is an artful arrangement of sliced summer vegetables baked over a tomato and pepper sauce.

Is Ratatouille high in cholesterol? ›

Per one cup serving: 105 calories; 7.3g total fat (1.0g saturated; 1.1g polyunsaturated, 5.0g monounsaturated); 242.0mg sodium; 0.0mg cholesterol; 10.7g carbohydrate; 5.5g sugars; 3.4g fiber; 1.8g protein; 464mg potassium.

What are the most common ingredients used in Ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille is a French Provencal dish that consists of stewed vegetables. Though recipes and ingredients vary, there are some ingredients that are almost always used: eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions, and bell peppers.

What is a fun fact about Ratatouille food? ›

This beloved summer stew first emerged as a solution for hunger, as it was invented by poor farmers back in 1700s Provençe. With so many bellies to fill, nothing could go to waste. Accordingly, the French peasants would cook their leftover vegetables for hours to create a hearty, coarse stew.

Is ratatouille high in protein? ›

Ratatouille contains 140 calories per 215 g serving. This serving contains 10 g of fat, 2.4 g of protein and 12 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 7.3 g sugar and 4.1 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Ratatouille contains 1.5 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Does ratatouille have a lot of carbs? ›

Ratatouille (1 cup) contains 11.1g total carbs, 8.3g net carbs, 12.3g fat, 2.1g protein, and 152 calories.

Why is ratatouille the food so popular? ›

Ratatouille, a vibrant and hearty vegetable medley, is more than just a dish—it's a celebration of Provençal culture, a testament to the sun-kissed fields of southern France, and a symbol of rustic, home-cooked goodness.

What wine goes with ratatouille? ›

Fruity, rich and genereous, the Côtes de Provence and Bandol wines match well with this veggie dish. Made of blends of Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache, the Côtes de Provence wines give aromas of red fruits, peach and apricot and show great freshness that will help you to cope with the heat on hot summer days!

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