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    Couscous Ratatouille

    Published: Nov 26, 2015 ยท Updated: Mar 15, 2025 by Neil 14 Comments

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    A plate of served couscous ratatouille with a fork on. The rest of the ratatouille in a dish in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Couscous ratatouille is a delicious vegan medley of vegetables combined with giant couscous, making a perfectly filling quick healthy meal. Ideal as a family dinner and easily freezable too. #neilshealthymeals #recipe #couscous #couscousratatouille #ratatouille

    This couscous ratatouille is a delicious vegan medley of vegetables combined with giant couscous, making a perfectly filling quick healthy meal. It's ideal as a family dinner and easily freezable too! 

    Couscous ratatouille served in a tagine with a spoon. Plates in the background.

    Couscous ratatouille is based on the classic French Provençal vegetable stew and all the delicious flavours that go with that.

    All I've done is add in some couscous to make it a delicious meal by itself. It's also great as a side, or use it as a filler for wraps or baked potatoes.

    You'll find this an easy couscous ratatouille recipe as well as being budget friendly.

    This recipe is pretty much a one pot recipe where all the vegetables are cooked in one pan.

    The couscous is cooked in another pan, but that's it. Then it's added to the vegetables.

    You can also be sure you’re getting a good dose of your daily recommended nutritional intake from this healthy recipe!

    Plus, not only is this ratatouille extremely healthy and low calorie but you'll find the smell of it whilst it's cooking intoxicating!

    Couscous ratatouille served on a plate with a fork. Rest of the dish in a tagine dish in the background.

    Couscous Ratatouille Is Perfect For Vegan January

    Firstly, Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!

    You may want to consider this vegetable based recipe after all that turkey! Ha ha! 😉

    Anyway, so, you may recall that I mentioned in a post previously that my other half and I are going vegan for January.

    Well, this recipe provides an idea of the sort of meals you can expect here on neilshealthymeals, throughout that month.

    Still fitting into the usual theme of quick healthy meals, but being vegan!

    Birds eye view of couscous ratatouille.

    I must admit that when my other half told me I was going made the suggestion that we should both try a vegan only diet for that month, I had some trepidation.

    Not only from a whole load of new meatless meals I’d have to think of, but also that fact of all the other things I might miss, like cheese and my beloved Greek yogurt!

    However, I’ve thought about it more clearly now, and, actually going through some of the recipes here on neilshealthymeals, a lot of them can be tailored to be vegan.

    This comes from both of us not being huge red meat eaters, preferring white lean meats and / or fish, and a diet largely like the Mediterranean diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.

    For instance, I was making a batch of chorizo and lentil stew this week and it occurred to me that it could quite easily be made vegan.

    Removing the chorizo meat element, switching the chicken stock for vegetable stock and adding some kidney beans or chickpeas, extra red peppers and a little chilli too. Yum!

    It’s going to be an interesting January, and I’ll keep you fully updated here. And, I hope you’ll follow us on our vegan “journey”!

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    • Ingredients
    • How To Make This Couscous Ratatouille Recipe
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    Why You'll Love This Couscous Ratatouille Recipe

    • Nutritious: The recipe features a medley of vegetables like courgette, carrot, red pepper, and mushrooms all of which are a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
    • Vegan: This is a plant-based dish. It's suitable for those following a vegan diet, offering a hearty and satisfying meal option.
    • Quick and Easy To Prepare: Ideal for busy weeknights this is a great healthy meal that doesn't take too long to make.
    • Versatile: Ideal for family dinners you can easily use up leftover vegetables or substitute with others you have to hand.
    • Mediterranean Influence: Inspired by classic French Provençal cuisine and a little bit of spice too, this dish has lots of flavours that are both comforting and delicious.

    Ingredients

    • Olive Oil - just use ordinary olive oil cooking oil. No need to use expensive extra virgin olive oil here.
    • Red onion - you can also substitute with other types of onion or shallots.
    • Garlic Cloves - use fresh, not granules.
    • Courgette/Zucchini
    • Carrot
    • Red Bell Pepper/Capsicum
    • Mushrooms - I just use ordinary white mushrooms but you can use whatever you want here.
    • Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
    • Chilli Paste (optional)
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
    • Whole Wheat Giant Couscous - I use this type of couscous because it absorbs the flavours well and it bulks up to the dish so that it's a filling meal. It is possible to substitute for other types of couscous if you want.
    • Vegetable Stock/Broth
    • Freshly Chopped Parsley - I like to use flat leaf parsley for flavour and decoration here. But this is also optional.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How To Make This Couscous Ratatouille Recipe

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this couscous recipe:

    1. Gently heat the olive oil in a large pan/casserole pot.
    2. Sauté the onion and garlic until softenned.
    3. Add the courgette, carrot and red pepper. Stir well and cook.
    4. Add the mushrooms, cook stirring together.
    5. Add tins of tomatoes, bring to the boil, then turn down to simmer gently. Stir in the chilli paste.
    6. While ratatouille is simmering. Cook the whole wheat couscous.
    7. Add the cooked couscous to the ratatouille. Stir together well, regularly.
    8. Season to taste.
    9. Serve garnished with the chopped parsley

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    FAQ's

    How Many Calories Are In Couscous Ratatouille?

    There are 331 calories per serving.

    What To Serve With Couscous Ratatouille?

    This is a meal in one but you could also serve this with a slice of wholemeal bread, as a side or a filling for a baked potato.

    Can I Make This Ahead?

    Yes this often tastes better after a few days. Allow it to cool and store it in an air tight container in your fridge for up to 3 days.

    How To Reheat?

    You can actually eat this cold so it's ideal as a portable snack. Reheat on your stove in a saucepan over a low heat, stirring. Make sure it's thoroughly heated through before serving.

    Can You Freeze Couscous Ratatouille?

    Yes, you can freeze this recipe. Allow to cool completely first before freezing in an air-tight container. Defrost overnight in the fridge.

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    📋 Couscous Ratatouille Recipe

    This couscous ratatouille is a delicious vegan medley of vegetables combined with giant couscous, making for a perfect filling quick healthy meal.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: French
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 331kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Peeler
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large red onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 courgette sliced thinly zucchini, then slices quartered
    • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
    • 1 red pepper capsicum, diced
    • 250 g white mushrooms sliced
    • 2 x 400g (14oz U.S) tins chopped tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon chilli paste optional
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper
    • 100 g whole wheat giant couscous
    • 400 ml vegetable stock
    • Freshly chopped flat leaf parsley
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan.
    • Sauté the onion and garlic for 3 – 4 minutes.
    • Add the courgette, carrot, red pepper, combine together well and cook for 3 – 4 minutes.
    • Add the mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes, stirring together.
    • Add both tins of tomatoes, bring the ratatouille to the boil, then turn down to simmer gently, stir in the chilli paste and allow to cook for about 6 minutes.
    • Whilst ratatouille is simmering away, cook the whole wheat couscous in the vegetable stock for approximately 6 minutes, then drain.
    • Add the cooked couscous to the ratatouille, cook everything together, stirring the mixture regularly for a further 5 minutes.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Serve garnished with the chopped parsley
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.8g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 72.4mg | Fiber: 9.1g | Sugar: 15.3g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 146.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Couscous Ratatouille
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 331 Calories from Fat 95
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10.6g16%
    Saturated Fat 1.5g9%
    Sodium 72.4mg3%
    Carbohydrates 51.8g17%
    Fiber 9.1g38%
    Sugar 15.3g17%
    Protein 11.4g23%
    Vitamin A 2150IU43%
    Vitamin C 146.9mg178%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 2.3mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      November 26, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      Look at how packed with veggies this is. YUM!
      We don't do a total vegan January, as it is Dave's birthday and he wouldn't be happy with that, but we definitely eat mostly vegan.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 26, 2015 at 9:12 pm

        Thanks Dannii, as I mentioned I'm a little bit apprehensive about the whole vegan thing for January.

        I'm sure I'll get through it ok and learn lots, being forced to look at recipes from a whole different angle. But it's not a lifestyle I want to pursue. I'd miss chicken too much as well as Greek yogurt. Lol ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    2. GiGi Eats

      November 26, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      Ratatouille... ONE OF MY FAVORITE DISHES EVER! Reminds me of my dad! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 26, 2015 at 9:16 pm

        It's just such a classic combination of vegetables isn't it GiGi? ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      November 27, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      LOVE ratatouille. YUMmmmm.
      Your trip really will be the most amazing adventure. I do NOT like monkeys, but I greatly respect and admire apes. They are extraordinary creatures.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 27, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        I think everyone should eat a rainbow of vegetable colours like in this recipe. Then there would be far better world health!

        Just one week to go Suz! So excited! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Marlis

      November 27, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Oh perfect! I have a jar of that couscous in my cupboard and have been wondering what to do about it. This will a most excellent solution to that dilemma. Thank you.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 27, 2015 at 3:25 pm

        Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm really glad to help out with what to do with that jar of couscous. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Beverley @ sweaty&fit

      November 27, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Ooo this is definitely up my alley! Perfect warm stew-y rataouille would be great for these colder days. Saving for later!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 27, 2015 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks so much Beverley. Hope you enjoy, and that it has the added benefit of keep you nice and warm on these colder days! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. lindsay

      November 29, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      i'm excited to see all your vegan recipes! although I would miss fish too much! haha and eggs. But you can do it! and this looks fab!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 29, 2015 at 8:04 pm

        Thanks Lindsay. It's not so much the blog Vegan recipes that are worrying me anymore, it's the day to day remembering what to eat and more so what not to eat! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Helen Jacob

      March 14, 2025 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely vegan recipe. You can use this as a side. A filling for wraps and also a main dish. Thanks Neil!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 15, 2025 at 7:19 am

        Thank you so much Helen! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe. I love how versatile it is too. That's a great idea to use it as a wrap filling. I'm going to write that into the recipe post and update it! ๐Ÿ˜Š

        Reply
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