RATATOUILLE

VEGAN

INGREDIENTS

– 3 cups prepared marinara sauce – 2 zucchini, cut into very thin round – 2 yellow squash, cut into very thin round – 4 roma tomatoes, cut into very thin round – 1 chinese eggplant (see notes), cut into very thin round Herb Oil – 1/4 cup fresh minced herbs (we used thyme, basil, and parsley) – 1/4 cup olive oil – 1/4 teaspoon sea salt – 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper – 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

STEP 1

Preheat to 375°F.

STEP 2

Spread marinara sauce in a 10" oven-safe skillet or baking dish.

STEP 3

Arrange zucchini, yellow squash, tomato, and eggplant slices in layers.

STEP 4

In a small bowl, mix herb oil ingredients. Drizzle over the vegetables.

STEP 5

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

STEP 6

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Vegan Ratatouille:

Chinese Eggplant Notes: can use regular eggplant if it is narrow. You don’t want your eggplant pieces to be a whole lot bigger than all your other ingredients.