Falmouth Garden Vegetable Ratatouille

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A vibrant ratatouille featuring fresh summer vegetables, slow-simmered with herbs to bring a taste of Falmouth's garden bounty. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 1 lb), diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
• 2 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
• 1 large, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, diced yellow bell pepper
• 4 large ripe, chopped tomatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced eggplant (1/2-inch cubes), 2 diced zucchini, and 2 diced bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), stirring well. Cook for 8-10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 chopped large ripe tomatoes, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil just before serving to add fresh aroma and color.