Tarte à la Ratatouille

Tarte à la Ratatouille is a delightful French dish that combines a crispy crust with a medley of fresh vegetables, creating a healthy and flavorful pizza-like experience. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish showcases the vibrant flavors of Provence.

Ingredients

• Whole wheat pizza dough - 200 grams
• Zucchini - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Eggplant - 100 grams, diced
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
• Yellow onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the diced eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with thyme, salt, and black pepper.
4. Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 25 cm (10 inch) round baking sheet.
5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Layer the sautéed ratatouille vegetables on top of the tomato sauce.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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