• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

The Foreign Fork logo

  • Home
  • Recipe Box
    • Search by Interactive Map
    • Africa
      • Algeria
      • Angola
      • Benin
      • Botswana
      • Burkina Faso
      • Burundi
      • Cabo Verde
      • Cameroon
      • Central African Republic
      • Chad
      • Comoros
      • Cote d’Ivoire
      • Democratic Republic of the Congo
      • Djibouti
      • Egypt
      • Equatorial Guinea
      • Eritrea
      • Eswatini
      • Ethiopia
      • Gabon
      • The Gambia
      • Ghana
    • Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Armenia
      • Azerbaijan
      • Bangladesh
      • Bhutan
      • Brunei
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • East Timor
      • Georgia
      • India
      • Thailand
    • Caribbean
      • Antigua and Barbuda
      • The Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Cuba
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Grenada
      • Haiti
    • Central America
      • Belize
      • Costa Rica
      • El Salvador
      • Guatemala
      • Honduras
    • Europe
      • Albania
      • Andorra
      • Belarus
      • Bosnia and Herzegovina
      • Croatia
      • Iceland
    • European Union
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Bulgaria
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
    • Middle East
      • Bahrain
    • North America
      • Canada
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • Fiji
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Ecuador
      • Guyana
  • Spice Cabinet
  • Product Pantry
  • About
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Box
  • Spice Cabinet
  • Product Pantry
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Round Up » What To Serve with Ratatouille

    What To Serve with Ratatouille

    Published on Jun 20, 2022 Modified: Jun 13, 2022 by Melissa Torres This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Ratatouille is a French side dish made with sliced vegetables such as eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion. Ratatouille makes a great main course or side dish! Check out these suggestions for the best ideas of what to serve with ratatouille. 

    Ratatouille began as a food for peasants and farmers in the French countryside in the 18th century. It was a recipe created to use up all of the ripe vegetables at one time while the harvest was good! 

    For quite a long time it maintained this reputation, but as of late, Ratatouille has begun rising in fame! The dish is now considered a fancy or exciting recipe to serve, especially at dinner parties.

    Most ratatouille recipes feature the vegetables stewed together, but there is also a variation of the dish called Tian in which the produce is assembled in a circle as you see here. Tian is colloquially referred to as Ratatouille, especially after the emergence of the 2007 Disney movie, Ratatouille.  

    This dish is easy to make and even more fun to eat! Keep reading for suggestions on what to serve with Ratatouille, a delightful dish from France. 

    Why Make Ratatouille

    Ratatouille is a perfect dish because it can be served as either a main dish or, if you want a hearty meal, can be served as a side to a meat. It is the perfect way to prepare some fresh vegetables and enjoy the flavors that French cuisine has to offer. But if it’s a side dish, you need to know what to serve with Ratatouille to keep everyone’s stomach’s filled.

    FAQs about Ratatouille 

    When is the Best Time to Make Ratatouille?

    Ratatouille is the absolute best way to use up your summer vegetables. Summer is when ingredients like tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers will be freshest at the grocery store. This is also a great time to experiment pairing your ratatouille with fresh herbs like fresh basil, thyme, etc.

    What Does Ratatouille Taste Like? 

    Ratatouille is an exciting dish because although there aren’t many seasoning ingredients, so much of the amazing flavor comes directly from the vegetables and how they work together!

    Ratatouille is slightly acidic but also sweet. It is a great way to excite (and confuse) your tastebuds. 

    What Does Ratatouille Mean in French? 

    The name ratatouille originally comes from the word touiller, which means “to stir up”. 

    Can you Freeze Ratatouille? 

    Yes you can definitely freeze leftovers! Put them in the fridge and they should stay good for up to 3 months. Make sure to thaw before reheating

    Is this Dish Healthy?

    Yes! Ratatouille is made almost entirely out of vegetables, with a few herbs and seasonings, making it a very healthy dish to serve. 

    How to Reheat Leftovers

    If you need to reheat your dish, you have a few different options. You can add it into the microwave and heat until warmed through. Alternatively, you can bake the ratatouille in the oven again until it reaches your desired temperature! 

    How to Make this Recipe

    It only takes a few steps to make this dish from scratch! Here are the basic steps. Make sure to visit my Easy Ratatouille Recipe for ingredient measurements and tips!

    1. Pour tomato sauce into the bottom of a pan and season.
    2. Arrange the vegetables in a circular pattern in the pan.
    3. Bake!

    Ratatouille Variations 

    There are many different ways to make ratatouille, and everyone has their preferences on how it should be done! Some make a vegetable stew using the ingredients, while others decorate it more elaborately. Here are some common variations of this classic vegetable dish:

    • This ratatouille recipe calls for displaying the vegetables in a circular pattern and then baking them in a cast iron skillet.
    • More traditional recipes will call for stewing the vegetables together in a large pot, and can be either cooked on the stove or baked. 
    • Some recipes are served with a layer of bechamel sauce coating the bottom of the pan (some even call for using cream cheese). 

    Recipe Notes

    • The shapes of the vegetables can be tough to work with when displaying your ratatouille in the circular manner pictured above. You may need to cut some of your vegetables into eights instead of quarters to get the slices around the same size. 
    • I sprinkled my ratatouille with onion powder and garlic powder. Though this is not traditional, I really enjoyed the taste! It is also seasoned with fresh thyme. If you want a spicier option, you can consider adding red pepper flakes.
    • You can add parmesan cheese to the top of your ratatouille recipe for some extra flavor. You could also consider another cheese option such as goat cheese.
    • You can brush the bottom of the cast iron with olive oil if desired to make sure that the roasted vegetables don’t stick. Alternatively, you can use an oven safe, large nonstick pan.

    What to Eat with Ratatouille 

    • French Bread (a crusty bread is my favorite option)
    • Pork Chops
    • Creamy polenta
    • Orzo Pasta
    • Flank Steak
    • Italian Sausage
    • White Rice
    • Brown Rice
    • Egg Noodles
    • White Wine
    • Garlic Bread

    Instant Pot White Rice

    Fluffy rice next to instant pot
    This post is all about how to cook White Rice in the Instant Pot (or any other electric pressure cooker). You can use this simple trick to decrease the time it takes to make dinner or meal prep for the future. You’re going to love it!
    Read More

    Vermicelli Rice

    This Armenian dish with Vermicelli rice can be thrown together with ingredients that I almost guarantee are already in your pantry. Rice and pasta are browned in butter then covered in chicken stock and left to simmer for 15 minutes. A taste of Armenia has never been so easy!
    Read More

    Instant Pot Wild Rice

    Wild rice is delicious but cooking it on the stove can take forever! Use your Instant Pot to cut down on your wild rice cook time. You're going to love how easy this is!
    Read More

    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    This Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta comes together in just one pot and 25 minutes. It beautifully blends the flavors of lemon, ricotta, pistachios, basil, and pasta.
    Read More

    Instant Pot Polenta

    This polenta is cooked in the Instant Pot for a hands-off, easy way to make a delicious classic! Stir in cheddar cheese and herbs at the end for a flavorful twist.
    Read More

    Three Bean Salad

    Close up of three bean salad in a bowl.

    Who doesn’t love an easy three bean salad (from Simply Recipes), perfect for summer picnics and potlucks?! This classic American picnic salad has cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, celery, red onion, parsley, and a sweet and sour dressing.

    Read More

    French Roasted Chicken

    French roasted chicken cut into slices along with wings and drumsticks and served on a platter with lemon wedges on the edge.

    French roasted chicken (from What A Girl Eats) is a simple yet elegant dinner. A whole chicken is stuffed with lemon, spices and herbs to give the chicken incredible flavor and moistness.

    Read More

    Vinegar Braised Chicken

    Vinegar braised chicken sitting in sauce in a cast iron pan.

    I don’t post a ton of full blown dinners here. So when I do, you can believe me it is just that awesome. Vinegar braised chicken thighs (from Kate the Baker) are a one pan miracle meal. And it looks as impressive as it tastes.

    Read More

    Tahini Pasta

    Tahini pasta in a bowl.

    This creamy vegan tahini pasta (from A Sweet Alternative) is pure comfort food. It’s rich, filling, and so easy to throw together quickly for a satisfying plant-based dinner or lunch. This dish is delicious served either hot, cold, or at room temperature so it’s a good option for school or work lunches.

    Read More

    Herbs de Provence Roast Chicken and Potatoes

    Two arms holding up a large platter of herbs de provence roast chicken and potatoes.

    This whole roast chicken recipe (from Foodworthfeed) is infused with the flavors of fresh herbs de Provence and lemon served with baby potatoes and a buttery white wine pan sauce!

    Read More

    Meatball Recipe

    Spoon tucked into a bowl of meatballs.

    Making meatballs from scratch is so much easier than you might think. This meatball recipe (from Clan Kitchen) has only a handful of ingredients and bakes in the oven for very minimal cleanup.

    Read More

    Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Spinach stuffed chicken breast wtih melted cheese and spinach spilling out.

    This is the easiest and the tastiest Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe (from Cooktoria). The spinach stuffing is so creamy and smooth that you’ll become addicted to it. I warned you. 

    Read More

    Mushroom Rice

    A serving spoon tucked into mushroom rice.

    This Mushroom Rice recipe (from Eat Something Vegan) is full of tender rice, caramelized mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Made with vegan butter for extra creaminess, it makes a delicious side dish or light meal.

    Read More

    Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi

    Crispy pan fried gnocchi sitting on a wooden spoon.

    This crispy pan fried gnocchi (from The Littlest Crumb) is a simple and quick recipe to make only 20 minutes for an easy weeknight meal. Crispy gnocchi coated in a light sauce made with garlic, herbs, butter and parmesan.

    Read More

    Air Fryer Garlic Bread

    Can you air fry garlic bread? Yes! With my air fryer garlic bread recipe (from Summer Yule), you’ll be enjoying buttery, garlicky bread with crisp edges in no time. Learn how to air fry garlic bread with fresh garlic or garlic powder. I’ll also cover my favorite way to make air fryer cheesy garlic bread using grated Parmesan cheese. It’s comfort food at its finest!

    Read More

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    Cast iron pan of chicken saltimbocca.

    This chicken saltimbocca recipe (from The Tasty Chilli) features pan-seared chicken with sage wrapped in prosciutto. It is then cooked to perfection in a delicious white wine sauce with a hint of lemon. An easy and delicious dinner recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. It is perfect to prepare for a family weeknight meal and fancy enough to serve at a weekend dinner party.

    Read More

    Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

    Italian stuffed meatloaf on a serving platter with a couple of slices cut and displayed with the middle showing.

    Why eat a plain meatloaf when you can stuff it with cheese, eggs, ham, and spinach? Since I tried this stuffed meatloaf (from Cooking My Dreams) years ago, I’ve never gone back to the plain one! Every time I change the stuffing based on the ingredients I have available and every time comes out super delicious! It doesn’t take much time at all and it’s the perfect family dinner recipe.

    Read More

    Best Pork Loin Recipe

    Pork loin on a cutting board with several slices cut away from it with fresh herbs around it.

    This pork loin recipe (from Longbourn Farm) is tender, juicy, and flavorful every time! Made in the oven and wonderfully seasoned with herbs and white wine, this is one roast that’s perfect for Sunday dinner and holidays.

    Read More

    Parmesan Cod

    Two plates of parmesan cod.

    This easy Parmesan cod (from Champagne Tastes) is topped with a mayo and cheese mixture, and then cooked under high heat until tender. Serve it with a healthy lemon and caper yogurt sauce.

    Read More

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Air fryer asparagus on a plate.

    Air Fryer Asparagus (from Simply Scrumptious) is so incredibly delicious. A drizzle of oil, some yummy spices and parmesan, slightly crispy and cooked to perfection. It makes the perfect side or appetizer and is also great for entertaining. Cooked in a fraction of the time without having to heat up the oven, and producing the perfect texture, you’ll never cook it any other way!

    Read More

    No-Knead Artisan Bread

    Round loaf of no-knead artisan loaf.

    This easy no-knead Dutch oven artisan bread (from All That’s Jas) is absolutely delicious! The inside is light, soft, and generally perfect, while the outside is crispy, crusty, and chewy – it’s everything you could want in a good loaf!

    Read More

    Baked Honey-Glazed Pork Chops

    Baked Honey-Glazed Pork Chops in a cast iron pan.

    These golden and crispy honey-glazed pork chops (from All That’s Jas) are tender, juicy, and easy to make. They only require a handful of ingredients, so you can have dinner ready in no time!

    Read More

    Homemade Italian Sausage

    Homemade Italian sausage in a frying pan.

    Italian Sausage (from Spend With Pennies) is full of flavor and great in all kinds of recipes from pasta to stuffed peppers. A simple mixture of ground pork and flavorful seasonings, this sausage is a little sweet, and a little spicy!

    Read More

    Mini Hasselback Potatoes

    Wooden spoon tucked into a bowl of mini hasselback potatoes.

    Mini Hasselback Potatoes recipe (from MamaGourmand) are sliced, baby new potatoes, seasoned with garlic butter, roasted until golden, and then topped with cheesy parmesan. These garlic hasselback potatoes are guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table or as an appetizer!

    Read More
    Pinterest image displaying a collage of foods so you know what to serve with ratatouille.

    Related Recipes

    • Easy Ratatouille Recipe
      Easy Ratatouille Recipe
    • Corn Succotash Recipe
      Corn Succotash Recipe
    • Sautéed Spinach from Botswana
      Sautéed Spinach from Botswana
    • Easy Pasta Salad Recipe in Your Instant Pot
      Easy Pasta Salad Recipe in Your Instant Pot
    « Instant Pot Pesto Chicken
    Hibiscus Tea with Dried Flowers »

    Sharing is caring!

    1 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

      June 28, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you for including me! Pinned and tweeted!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    What are you looking for?

    About the Head Chef

    Foreign Fork Founder Alexandria
    Hi there! My name is Alexandria. Thanks for stopping by! Spices, ingredients, utensils, techniques… we’ll learn it all, together. Join me for me for struggles and laughs and some crazy concoctions. Learn More...
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    My Latest Recipes

    Easy Cocadas (Coconut Macaroons) Recipe

    Pan con Pollo Salvadoreño Recipe

    Hibiscus Tea with Dried Flowers

    What To Serve with Ratatouille

    Instant Pot Pesto Chicken

    Mango Pico de Gallo

    Vegetable Recipes

    Instant Pot Rutabaga Mash (+ Stovetop Instructions!)

    Pikliz Recipe from Haiti

    Creamed Peas Recipe (Stovetop & Instant Pot)

    Instant Pot Beets

    Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

    Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts

    Footer

    • Home
    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Statement

    Copyright © 2022 The Foreign Fork

    1 shares