Ratatouille with Farro
There’s no need to turn the oven on – this easy summer Ratatouille Farro recipe is made all on the stove. The stewed vegetables are served over farro and finished with lots of fresh basil. For more delicious takes on the classic French dish, try my Baked Ratatouille with Cheese, and Ratatouille Baked Chicken.
Is ratatouille a summer or winter dish?
Although ratatouille is served warm, it’s a summer dish since it has so much summer produce, like tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, and zucchini. You want to use vegetables at their peak for best results.
Ratatouille Ingredients
Farro: You’ll need uncooked pearled farro, which means the bran is removed, and it cooks faster than whole and semi-pearled farro. Salt and Pepper to season the veggies Garlic: Mince three cloves. Vegetables: Yellow onion, eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, vine-ripened tomatoes Tomato Paste for extra tomato flavor Herbs: Chop fresh basil and thyme.
How to Make Ratatouille with Farro
Variations
Farro Swaps: Substitute farro with another grain, like quinoa or orzo, or leave it out altogether. Zucchini: Sub yellow squash for zucchini. Bell Peppers: Switch out the yellow bell pepper with red or orange. Onion: Swap yellow onion for red onion or shallots.
What to Serve with Ratatouille
This easy ratatouille recipe is a complete meal as farro is an excellent source of protein and fiber, and it uses so many colorful veggies. If you’d like to pair it with more protein, this Grilled Chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, or BBQ Chicken would all be good chicken options. You could also serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the tomato sauce.
How to Store Ratatouille
Ratatouille will last up to five days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. Microwave it or reheat it on the stove until warm.
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