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A beautifully layered ratatouille confit byaldi with thin slices of eggplant, zucchini, and tomato arranged in precise concentric circles atop a rustic ceramic plate, topped with fresh basil and drizzled with golden olive oil, in soft natural light

Ratatouille Confit Byaldi (Thomas Keller Style)

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A refined Provençal classic elevated by Thomas Keller’s precise technique—thin, evenly stacked layers of eggplant, zucchini, and tomato baked until tender, infused with herbs and olive oil.

  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 2 medium zucchinis, trimmed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
  2. Arrange overlapping concentric rings of eggplant, zucchini, and tomato in alternating rows, starting from the outer edge and moving inward. Press gently to compact.
  3. Scatter garlic, thyme, rosemary, and herbes de Provence over vegetables. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover dish with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20–25 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and tops are golden.
  5. Let rest 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For best results, chill sliced vegetables for 10 minutes before arranging to reduce curling.
  • Use a mandoline for uniform slice thickness—consistency ensures even cooking.
  • Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Excellent with grilled chicken, goat cheese, or crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 185mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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