Description
Grilled Eggplant Ratatouille with Fresh Cheese and Arugula is a vibrant, healthy dish featuring smoky grilled eggplant and other summer vegetables, topped with creamy fresh cheese and peppery arugula for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cheese (ricotta, feta, or mozzarella), crumbled or sliced
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or herbes de Provence
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Grill vegetables for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix diced tomato with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Arrange grilled vegetables on a serving platter, spoon the tomato mixture over the top.
- Scatter fresh cheese and arugula over the vegetables.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
- Serve as a main dish or side.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: grilled eggplant, ratatouille, fresh cheese, arugula salad, Mediterranean vegetables