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Vegan One-Pot Ratatouille

Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this easy vegan one-pot ratatouille is the perfect comfort food that’s both wholesome and easy to make. Packed with fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this classic French dish is naturally plant-based and oil-free (if you want it to be!). Everything cooks in one pot for minimal cleanup, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or meal-prep favorite. Top it a Vegan Parmesan Cheese if desired (links below). Serve it on its own or with crusty bread for a satisfying, nutrient-dense meal.
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Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 c vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste, optional
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 basil sprigs
  • Vegan parmesan cheese, optional - recipe linked

Method
 

  1. Heat 1/4 c of vegetable broth in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the 2 tbsp. of tomato paste and gently cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and stir until combined.
  2. To the pot, add the onion, half the tomatoes, all the garlic and 1/2 tsp of salt. Toss until the vegetables are coated with the tomato broth.
  3. Add 3 cups of water, the pasta, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook the pasta for half the time listed for al dente on the package directions, approximately 4-6 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and stir well to combine pasta with the sauce. Add the zucchini, peppers, remaining tomatoes and black pepper. Fold to combine, and reuce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente and peppers are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the lid, and turn off heat. Season to taste. Serve in pasta bowls and top with torn basil leaves. sprinkle with Vegan Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

https://healthytexasvegan.com/vegan-parmesan-cheese/
https://healthytexasvegan.com/nut-free-vegan-parmesan-cheese/
Salt is optional in the recipe. Make it for your taste.