Ratatouille (CNPP) - $2.49 a serving
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 1 pantry staples excluded. 3 matches are flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 large yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) | Jumbo Yellow Onions · 1 lb | $1.19 | 1 | $0.29 | $0.90 |
| 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) | Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct | $2.49 | 4 | $1.99 | $0.50 |
| 1 medium eggplant (peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces) | Eggplant · 1 each | $1.49 | 1 | $1.49 | - |
| 2 zucchini (diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces or use 2 cups of frozen zucchini) | Zucchini · 1 lb | $1.79 | 2 | $1.58 | $0.21 |
| 1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced into 1/4 inch pieces) | Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper · 1 ct | $1.67 | 1 | $1.67 | - |
| 1 teaspoon dried basilCHECK THIS | Kroger® Basil Leaves Shaker · 0.43 oz | $1.99 | 2 g | $0.33 | $1.66 |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried oreganoCHECK THIS | Smart Way™ Oregano Leaves · 0.63 oz | $1.25 | 1 g | $0.07 | $1.18 |
| 3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium tomatoes (including the juice or fresh tomato)CHECK THIS | Simple Truth Organic® No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes · 14.5 ozx2 | $1.59 | 840 ml | $3.18 | - |
| 1 lemon (quartered) | Fresh Large Lemon - Each · 1 each | $0.85 | 1 | $0.85 | - |
| 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves | Gotham Greens® Fresh Basil · 1.25 oz | $3.99 | 15 g | $1.69 | $2.30 |
fresh basil drives this basket at $3.99, 20% of the total. The next biggest lines are canned low-sodium tomatoes ($3.18) and garlic ($2.49). $6.76 of the basket - 34% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
- Jumbo Yellow Onions · about 344 g left, $0.90 of value
- Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · about 1 left, $0.50 of value
- Zucchini · about 54 g left, $0.21 of value
Simmer eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and tomatoes with onion, garlic, and seasonings for a delicious flavor in this classic dish.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 medium eggplant (peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces)
- 2 zucchini (diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces or use 2 cups of frozen zucchini)
- 1 red bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced into 1/4 inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium tomatoes (including the juice or fresh tomato)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- Put the pot on the stove over medium-low heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add the eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, basil, and oregano and cook, covered, until the eggplant is very, very soft, about 40 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Serve right away, garnished with lemon quarters and basil, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
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