Ratatouille Serving Suggestions

Ratatouille Recipes, Five Ways

By
Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin
Rebecca Franklin is a freelance lifestyle writer and recipe developer. Her expertise is in French cuisine, which she writes about and teaches.
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Updated on 02/28/19

Try these creative ratatouille recipes and serving suggestions for your next meal.

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    Healthy Side Dish

    Ratatouille on plate besides bread slice and rosemary on table stock photo

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    Probably the most obvious use for ratatouille, aside from a main dish, is to serve it as a healthy side dish. A simple steak or seared fish, along with rice, makes this a hands-down winner for a quick, nutritious dinner - perfect for hectic weeknights!

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    Filling for Crepes

    Crepe with spinach and mozzarella filling

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    Buy crepes in the cooler section of your grocery store or make your own traditional, homemade crepes for this fantastic preparation. Warm ratatouille is the perfect filling for crepes. Garnish the tops with tomatoes, goat cheese, and chopped fresh herbs.

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    Chicken Ratatouille

    Chicken Ratatouille

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    Top a bowl of fresh ratatouille with grilled chicken tenderloins for an easy, wholesome meal full of protein, fiber, and nutrients. Ratatouille tastes even better the day after it is made, so prepare some ahead of time and you'll have this dish on the table within 15 minutes.

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    Creative Omelets

    Omelet with Ratatouille
    Hajime Nakano

    Omelets are a quick, unique way to serve ratatouille. Eggs serve as a blank canvas to any number of ingredients. Here, you can use the classic stewed version of ratatouille or a delicious, roasted vegetable ratatouille that contains less liquid for two different dining experiences.

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    Ratatouille Nicoise

    Ratatouille Nicoise

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    Make a Mediterranean treat by tossing roasted ratatouille with capers and Nicoise olives. Serve it warm or cold on a bed of greens. Finish off your sophisticated dish with a fresh baguette and glass of wine. It doesn't get more simple than that!