Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese
A layered vegetable medley with two distinct cheeses for balanced flavor, finished with fresh herbs. This french-inspired vegetarian ready in about 60 minutes pairs finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
- 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, drained diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup, crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss eggplant and zucchini with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast vegetables for 25 minutes until tender and golden at edges, stirring once halfway through.
- Step 3: While vegetables roast, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Step 4: Add diced tomatoes and basil to skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until tomatoes soften. Remove from heat.
- Step 5: Layer roasted vegetables in a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup goat cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
- Step 6: Bake uncovered for 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles around edges.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep finely chopped yellow onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Two-Cheese Ratatouille with Herbed Goat Cheese?
French vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A delightful twist on traditional ratatouille. The goat cheese added a lovely tang.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a summer dinner. The two cheeses melted beautifully into the ratatouille.
- ★★★★★
The herbed goat cheese made this dish shine! My family devoured it.
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