Ratatouille with tuna

6 servings

90 minutes

Tuna ratatouille is an original version of the traditional French dish that combines the tenderness of vegetables with the rich flavor of seafood. The classic ratatouille, popular in Provence, usually consists of stewed vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions slowly cooked in fragrant olive oil. Adding tuna to this recipe gives the dish a delicate texture and a savory taste. The harmonious combination of ingredients makes tuna ratatouille an ideal option for a light dinner or festive lunch. It pairs excellently with crispy baguette or aromatic white wine, and its rich flavor unfolds even more if allowed to rest before serving. This dish embodies the simplicity and elegance of French cuisine, filled with freshness and sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 295.2
• Proteins: 12.2g
• Fats: 21.1g
• Carbohydrates: 17.5g

Ingredients

• Salt: to taste
• Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
• Tomatoes: 750 g
• Onion: 2 pc
• Green pepper: 1 pc
• Zucchini: 1.5 kg
• Olive oil: 120 ml

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the onion. Peel the zucchini and seeds, and chop finely. Remove the seeds from the peppers and also dice them. Peel the tomatoes and chop finely. Mash the tuna with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Zucchini: 1.5 kg
   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 750 g
   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g

2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, then add 3 tablespoons of water and simmer for another 15 minutes until soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 120 ml
   • Zucchini: 1.5 kg

3. Heat 3 tablespoons of remaining olive oil in a small skillet. Add the pepper, cover, and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion to the skillet and cook on low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes until golden. Add the tomatoes and cook, mashing them with a spatula, for another 15-20 minutes until the mixture resembles a sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 120 ml
   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Tomatoes: 750 g

4. Transfer the tomatoes with onions to the pan with zucchini, mix in the pepper, and cook, stirring, for another 10 minutes. Add the tuna, mix, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 750 g
   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Canned tuna in its own juice: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste