Italian Vegetable Ratatouille
Italian Vegetable Ratatouille is a colourful, flavour-packed vegetable product developed for butchers who want to expand their raw offering with confidence. It brings strong Mediterranean appeal to the counter while remaining simple to prepare, portion, and sell. This makes it ideal for customers looking for convenient vegetables without compromising on quality or flavour.
The recipe centres on Verstegen Italian Herb and Tomato Sauce, which delivers a rich tomato base with balanced herb notes. The sauce coats the vegetables evenly and locks in moisture during cooking. This ensures the finished product stays succulent, vibrant, and consistent from bag to plate. To support structure and stability, Verstegen Binding DS helps hold the mix together and reduces excess free liquid after cooking. As a result, the ratatouille presents cleanly in the bag and on display.
Flavour depth comes from Verstegen Provençal Herb Mix with Pepper. This blend adds classic southern European aromas with gentle warmth. It enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables rather than masking them. Because the seasoning distributes evenly before cooking, every portion delivers the same reliable taste. This consistency is essential for repeat sales and customer satisfaction.
For the butcher, this ratatouille works perfectly as a raw, vacuum-packed product. It fits seamlessly into sous-vide or cook-in-bag ranges. It also complements marinated meats, sausages, and barbecue lines. When displayed alongside meat, it helps create complete meal solutions and increases basket spend.
The preparation process remains efficient and familiar. The product offers excellent yield and dependable results after cooking. It also supports batch production without adding complexity. Overall, Italian Vegetable Ratatouille allows butchers to diversify their range while staying firmly within their core skill set. With trusted Verstegen products at its heart, it delivers flavour, consistency, and strong visual appeal every time.
Method
Chop all the vegetables into similar sized pieces. Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
Blend the Provencal Herb Mix Pure with the Binding DS Pure and season the vegetables.
Add the Italian Herb and Tomato Sauce Pure and mix thoroughly.
Fill the vacuum cooking bag with the ratatouille.
Vacuum seal and cook for 30 minutes at 85°c in the steamer or water bath.
Cool down rapidly.
Ingredients
500g Verstegen Italian Herb and Tomato Sauce Pure
10g Verstegen Binding DS Pure
5g Provencal Herb Mix with Pepper Pure
400 g Courgette
150 g Pepper
150 g Red onion
150 g Mushrooms
150 g Cherry tomatoes
1 Vacuum cooking bag