Monte Carlo Ratatouille Tart (Tarte à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo)
Tarte à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo, or Monte Carlo Ratatouille Tart, is a delicious dish from Monégasque cuisine that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean in a savory tart. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made tart crust
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 2 zucchinis, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the diced eggplant, zucchinis, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Transfer the seasoned vegetables to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Roll out the pre-made tart crust and place it in a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and spoon them into the pre-baked tart crust. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Tart pan
Tools
Oven Baking sheet Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tarte à la ratatouille de Monte Carlo with a side salad of mixed greens dressed with a light vinaigrette.
Tips & tricks
For a more rustic presentation, you can also make individual tartlets using small tart pans.
Cost
$15