A while ago, a friend told me I just *had* to see the movie, Ratatouille. So I took her advice one night and, along with my parents (and Molly, who adores tv-watching), saw the film. The movie was adorable– just like my friend said it’d be. But I was left with a HUGE craving… for ratatouille, of course!
So the very next day, I bought all the ingredients to make my own ratatouille. It sure cured my craving; the only thing missing was Remy the Rat to help me cook.
Remy, if you’re out there, I’m in the market for a sous chef. (Although my mom might not be too receptive to the idea of a rat in the kitchen…)
As the following picture shows, I made an enormous batch of ratatouille. When I cook, I like to make extra servings and freeze the leftovers. These particular leftovers lasted quite a while!
Ratatouille, fluffy brown rice, and lime wedges (after I took this picture, I spritzed some lime on a little of the rice, decided the flavor was NOT complimentary to the ratatouille, and that was the end of the pretty lime wedges!) Other fun ways to enjoy ratatouille? Wrap some up in a tortilla, and you can call it either of these two snazzy names:
1. Ra-ta-tilla
2. Wrap-tatouille
Yeah, there are millions of ratatouille recipes floating around the internet. But– why not?– I’m going to add mine to the bunch.
Rat-a-tat-ouille
(This recipe freezes well)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 red peppers, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3-5 tbsp minced garlic
½ lb eggplant, cubed
1 large can tomatoes (or sub fresh ones)
1 ½ lb zucchini, sliced
optional, 1 can chickpeas
3 tbsp dry basil, or much more if using fresh
salt to taste (I use 1 and 1/4 tsp. I like salt!)
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in oil or oil spray until the onion begins to brown. Add all other ingredients, cover the pot, and cook until tender. Serve hot or cold.
Lauren says
I also saw that movie recently (the begining of the summer) and tried my hand at ratatouille too! I loved the movie! So cute and great for foodies like us!
Katy says
I’ve never eaten (or seen) ratatouille. It looks awesome! I need to make it soon!
Meg says
That looks absolutely delicious! I may have to make that tonight or over the weekend!
Animal-Friendly says
I love that movie! It really is too cute. And your recipe for ratatouille sounds delicious- nothing hits the spot quite like a big ol’ pot of yummy vegetables!
Happy (early) birthday!!
VeganCowGirl says
Katie, I love your recipe. Sounds great. I love that movie as well – totally cool. The animation is amazing…remy’s little hands were so cute. Great post! As always.
magpie says
I love ratatouille! I did the same thing – after I saw the movie I immediately had to try to make it myself 🙂
Binx says
yay for virgos! i’m the 10th. my sister is the 5th, my dad’s the 11th… we have a faily of virgos.
sweetpotato says
I love that movie, it’s so cute!! I’ve never eaten ratatouille though. Looks like I should try it!
Vegyogini says
CCV, I did the exact same thing after I saw Ratatouille! I’d been eating this lovely dish for ages, as it was one of the first French dishes I ate while living in France over 10 years ago and finally made some from scratch after seeing the film. I made mine w/ quinoa on the side, but brown rice is perfect, too! I love your ideas for variations. 🙂
Mihl says
It’s really funny that so many people crave ratouille after they saw the movie 🙂
Bianca says
Though it sounds so simple, I’ve never had ratatouille. Loved the movie though! I bet it was the shiz over some brown rice!
And happy early birthday!
Melody Polakow says
Yum! I got myself a hankering for ratatouille from urban vegans post last week..
Yours looks great too!
jessy says
hooray for your Rat-a-tat-ouille! it looks so scrumptious! i’ve never had that before – looks like a great way to enjoy a bunch of delicious summer veggies! mmmmmmmmm!
double-hooray for your upcoming birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~randi~ says
Yum! I love ratatouille. (the food and the movie!)
Good idea, I always forget about it. Will make this soon.
eatingbender says
I still haven’t seen that movie! It looks so cute! And I’ve never eaten ratatouille either…your version is delightful – I am digging the entire list of ingredients!
Ahh I love frozen grapes! Times your picture by, oh 5, and you have one Jenn-serving ;o) I can’t get enough of them!
Happy almost birthday!!!
lengslog says
I know when I saw the movie I felt the same way! LOL
Urban Vegan says
funny–i just made ratatouille, too.
happy b’day!
tofufreak says
I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!! it is so cute!! i had an insatiable craving for ratatouille for the longest time afterwards! i love how simple and fresh and tasty ratatouille is! pure yum.
happy early birthday!
Aimee says
Love the movie, but have never tried to make ratatouille (although I have ate it out places before). Your recipe looks great and I will have to try it soon!
Ricki says
One of my favorite foods–haven’t had it in ages, but must try your version. Haven’t seen the movie, either, but it does sound cute. 🙂
Emma says
oooh yum! and birthday soon- how exciting! I hope you have some nice plans!
TavoLini says
Happy Birthday!! It was Tavo’s yesterday–all you wonderful Virgos 🙂
Your ratatouille looks delish!
Allison says
I LOVE that movie…I think I’ve seen it about three times :0) Yay for birthdays!! We’re almost birthday twins! And YES we definitely need to meet up soon…I’ve been reading about so many blogger get-togethers and we live pretty close!! Spiral?! ;0)
Ruby Red Vegan says
I’m so glad you liked the movie! I had the same reaction — seeing it really made me crave ratatouille also! And you are the funniest thing ever (rata-tilla and wrap-tatouille, who thinks of that?! Genius!!). Your ratatouille looks sooo delicious that it is making me crave it all over again. The sad part is that I tried the dish for the first time just last Thursday. We made it in our cooking class that’s required for the nutrition major. It was the only vegan recipe on the day’s agenda, but boy, was it more delicious than I had ever hoped for! I even got to take leftovers and had some for dinner. Here’s to ratatouille!!!
Ruby Red Vegan says
And I didn’t forget — here’s to your birthday!!! Is Saturday the big day?
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
I love the pic of all the ingredients in the pot. All the colors together look gorgeous!
Vaala says
That movie is SO cute!! Hmm, I really ought to try this ratatouille dish…J has been asking for it since we watched the movie and now I’ve seen it on your blog so I ought to get cooking! Despite the fact it’s spring here now it’s still fairly cold and it sounds like a great warming dish.
Looking forward to hearing about your birthday celebrations. Hopefully it involves chocolate!!
talieworld says
I adore that movie! I love how they make all the food look so realistic.I’ve actually never eaten rataouille, but I look forward to trying yours!
newcitygirl says
Happy almost birthday! Also, mmmm eggplant…we never had it at home though because my mom is allergic 🙁
Peggy the Veggie says
Is that not the cutest movie? I watched it in French class (in French) and I loved it 🙂 That looks like some mighty fine ratatouille, I would totally eat all of that for one meal, hehe.
Caitlin says
Happy early birthday!
I also like cooking in large batches…I enjoy cooking, but it takes me sooo long to make stuff sometimes…so especially when I’m in school and busy, I like to make a bunch. Then I end up eating the leftovers for days until I’m sick of it…I think maybe I should considering freezing more stuff!! 🙂
Anonymous says
hey girl!
its tahlia here from the fashionable vegan!
I have recently returned to the world of the living after a very loooong illness 🙁 (chronic fatigue- its a bitch!)
My sister went to post a M.I.A post for me, but deleted my blog! (shes my twin, so we share the same lacking-in-computer-skills genes)
Anyway, just letting you know that I have been keeping up with your posts and they always make me feel happy!
Happy birthday for the (6th?) my birthday is on the 5th!
Just wondering whether you had a facebook or something of that nature, as i’d really like to keep in touch properly ^^ mine is under the name ‘Tahlia Sobko’ so feel free to add me if you have one
xoxo
rhodeygirltests.com says
yay to being a Virgo, the best sign to be!! (my bday is sept 9 haha)
and i loveddd that movie!
Vegan_Noodle says
That movie is on my list as well 🙂 And now so is your ratatatouille!
Yay for september birthdays! Happy early birthday to you… mine is on Monday. 🙂
Lauren says
your ratatouille looks so fresh and lovely! i’ve yet to try it..however the movie was really cute 😉
Rural Vegan says
That is an absolutely perfect way to utilize all of summer’s fresh veggies. Happy early birthday to you!
Vegyogini says
Your wish is my command, mademoiselle CCV, but I think they wingz would taste better if you came for a visit to L.A.!
Sanja says
That’s so funny, I can never read ratatouille without saying to myself ratatatouille (or ratatatatouille). Yes, I’m a dork.
russ says
This could be just the thing I’m after, I’ve got a pretty big collection of courgettes waiting to be turned into something tasty. Simple recipes are always the best! “throw everything in a pan, cook…eat!”
Camille says
When I found this recipe (3 weeks ago) it made my day! I wrote the recipe down right away and planned on making it the next! I have made this every single week (for 3 weeks) and I enjoy it soo much! I love how you can play around with the veggies and spices. This will make my fall and winter much more enjoyable.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww I am so glad! And you reminded me that I haven’t made it in way too long!
Camille says
Well I’m glad to have reminded you 🙂
Kim Applegate says
You should experiment with ratatouille burgers, I had one from Earthfare the other day and it was DELICIOUS!!
Ally says
Dear Katie,
I am considering becoming fully vegan from just regular old vegetarian, but I have to prove to my mommy that I can handle you know… three meals. Do you know any other websites that will provide vegan recipes for meals or maybe your secret stash of awesome meal ideas has a blog of its own *crosses fingers*!
Thanks!
Ally
Kristen says
Can you post the Nutritional Info for this recipe? As well as the recommended serving size? Thanks.
Steph says
This says 1 large can of tomatoes, or sub fresh ones. If you use fresh, how many should you use?