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Spiral Ratatouille

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Spiral Ratatouille is a vibrant, oven-baked vegetable dish featuring beautifully arranged slices of zucchini, eggplant, tomato, and squash atop a savory tomato sauce. This elegant, healthy recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect as a main or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (optional), thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Thinly slice all vegetables into uniform rounds (a mandoline slicer is helpful).
  4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9- or 10-inch round baking dish.
  5. Layer sliced vegetables in an alternating pattern, placing them upright in a spiral over the sauce.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt, pepper, and thyme.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly golden.
  8. Top with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Add goat cheese or Parmesan for extra richness.
  • Serve over couscous, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
  • Grill vegetables before layering for a smoky flavor.
  • Can be arranged in rows instead of a spiral for a quicker version.

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