Description
Bring the colors and flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this easy and Healthy Baked Ratatouille Zucchini, Tomato & Eggplant Medley. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, a healthy vegetarian side, or a show-stopping brunch dish, this recipe transforms humble vegetables into a visually stunning and delicious centerpiece. With fresh zucchini, eggplant, ripe Roma tomatoes, and herbs baked in a rich tomato base, it’s a rustic and comforting meal that fits right into your healthy snack rotation or meatless Monday plan. Ideal for meal prepping or serving guests—this dish is as versatile as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini
1 medium eggplant
3 roma tomatoes
1 medium yellow squash (optional)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Spread tomato sauce on the bottom and top with garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
3. Slice zucchini, eggplant, squash, and tomatoes into thin rounds.
4. Arrange vegetables in alternating patterns over the sauce.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season again.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until tender and browned.
8. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving, garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for even vegetable cuts.
Make ahead and reheat—flavors get even better overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pan
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy dinner, vegetarian recipes, healthy side dish, baked vegetables, zucchini recipes