Spicy Ratatouille Brunch Skillet (VIDEO) (2024)

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This ratatouille skillet is one of the easiest and most impressive brunch dishes you’ll make. It takes minimal effort and has so many layers of wonderful flavor. The TABASCO® Sauce makes this dish memorable and perfect for your next holiday brunch party. We partnered withTABASCO® Brandto create this tasty recipe to make your holidays more merry and bright!

Have you tried ratatouille? This one is loaded with zucchini, hearty eggplant and bell peppers in a spicy tomato sauce, crowned with eggs and fresh baby spinach. You’ll want to dunk some crusty bread into that sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

P.S. This just happens to be gluten free, paleo and vegetarian. #WINNING!

Watch How to Make Ratatouille Skillet:

The combination of flavors here is absolutely scrumptious. TABASCO® Sauce brings everything together and will excite your taste buds. This sauce is a staple in our kitchen (our TABASCO® recipes prove it). You should know that TABASCO® Original Red Sauce pairs really well with eggs, salsa, fajitas, tacos… are you hungry yet?

Ingredients for Ratatouille Brunch Skillet:

4 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2″ cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 large eggplant, diced into 1/2″ cubes (4 cups)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 bell pepper (red, yellow or orange), seeded and diced into 1/2″ cubes
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
5-8 large eggs
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

Soft French bread or baguette, to serve

How to Make Ratatouille Brunch Skillet:

1. In a large, deep (preferably cast iron) pan, add 4 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add diced zucchini, eggplant, onion and bell pepper. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and sauté stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened.

2. Add 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 8 oz tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

3. Add 2 pressed garlic cloves and 2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce. Bring to a low boil and continue boiling 2 minutes.Pro Tip:Taste the sauce and add another splash of TABASCO® Sauceifyou prefer a little more heat.Crack an egg into a ramekin and drop it around the edge of the pan, repeating with remaining 5 to 8 eggs. Sprinkle eggs lightly with salt and pepper.

4. Arrange spinach around the eggs, pushing it slightly into the sauce, then cover and simmer over low heat for 6-8 minutes or until whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness. Keep in mind, if you leave the lid on even after heat is off, the eggs will continue cooking.

Serve with soft fresh bread like this Crusty French Bread.

Print-Friendly Ratatouille Skillet Recipe:

Spicy Ratatouille Brunch Skillet (VIDEO)

4.91 from 11 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

This Ratatouille Brunch Skillet is loaded with zucchini, hearty eggplant and bell peppers in a spicy tomato based sauce, crowned with egg and fresh spinach.Serve with soft French bread or a baguette

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6 servings as a main course

4 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini, diced into 1/2" cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 large eggplant, diced into 1/2" cubes (4 cups)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 bell pepper, red, yellow or orange, seeded and diced into 1/2" cubes
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
6 large eggs
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

Instructions

In a large, deep (preferably cast iron) pan, add 4 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add diced zucchini, eggplant, onion and bell pepper. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté stirring occasionally 10 min or until vegetables are soft.
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Add 2 pressed garlic cloves, 2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce. Taste sauce and add another splash of TABASCO® Sauce if you prefer a little more heat. Bring to low boil and continue cooking 2 min. Crack an egg into a ramekin and drop it around the edge of the pan, repeating with remaining 5 to 8 eggs. Season eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
Arrange spinach around the eggs, pushing it slightly into sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 6-8 min or until whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness. Note: Eggs will continue cooking if you leave the lid on even after heat is off.

Nutrition Per Serving

198kcal Calories11g Carbs8g Protein14g Fat2g Saturated Fat163mg Cholesterol802mg Sodium579mg Potassium3g Fiber6g Sugar1335IU Vitamin A32.6mg Vitamin C70mg Calcium2.3mg Iron

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