Ratatouille with pesto sauce

4 servings

70 minutes

Ratatouille with pesto sauce is a fragrant dish embodying the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine. Its roots trace back to French Provence, where fresh seasonal vegetables come together in a harmonious ensemble of flavors. Eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes soaked in the rich taste of homemade pesto with basil, almonds, and garlic create a tender texture and vibrant, rich flavor. The light lemon note of the sauce refreshes while ground black pepper adds spiciness. This dish not only pleases the eye with its aesthetic presentation but is also perfect for both a light dinner and a festive table. Ratatouille with pesto sauce can be served hot; it pairs wonderfully with crispy baguette or light wine, adding sophistication and comfort to the meal.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 185.1
• Proteins: 4.4g
• Fats: 15.3g
• Carbohydrates: 8.4g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Almond: 2 tbsp
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Eggplants: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Green basil: 1 bunch
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Without peeling, cut the eggplant into 5 mm thick slices, salt them, and let sit for 30 minutes to remove bitterness. Without peeling, cut the zucchini into slices and fry in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Wash the eggplants to remove excess salt and bitterness, then fry them in olive oil. Once ready, place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Wash and clean the tomatoes, slice them into rounds, and set aside for later use.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces

4. To make pesto sauce, blend basil (reserve some for garnish), almonds, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 1 bunch
   • Almond: 2 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Build towers from vegetables: spread a small amount of sauce on a slice of eggplant, place a slice of zucchini on it, also spread with sauce, and top with a slice of tomato, spread with sauce, then a slice of eggplant, spread with sauce... Each tower should have: 2 slices of eggplant, 2 slices of tomato, and 2 slices of zucchini. You can insert a toothpick in the middle of the tower to keep it from falling apart.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

6. Garnish with remaining basil on top. Serve hot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 1 bunch