Ratatouille Parmesan (Lazy Trader Joe’s Meal)

The ratatouille bites are back in stock at Trader Joe’s, and I thought it would be fun to use them in a different application instead of as a traditional appetizer as they’re intended. This ratatouille parmesan sandwich packs a ton of flavor, and this easy meal comes together in just 20 minutes.

Here’s what you need to make this Ratatouille Parmesan sandwich:

• Trader Joe’s Ratatouille Bites – a blend of tomato, eggplant, and peppers coated in panko bread crumbs. These can be found in the frozen aisle in the appetizers section. Price: $4.49 per package
• Everything Ciabatta Rolls – Everything you love about ciabatta bread, but topped with everyone’s favorite everything seasoning. These can be found in the bread aisle. Price: $2.49 for a 4 pack.
• Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce – A flavor-packed marinara sauce at an affordable price. This reminds me a bit of Rao’s Marinara, but for a fraction of the cost. This can be found with the other shelf-stable tomato products. Price $1.99 for 24 oz
• Dairy-free Mozzarella Shreds – A dairy-free alternative to mozzarella cheese shreds. It melts great and is perfect on this sandwich. This can be found in the refrigerated cheese section. Price: $3.99 for 7 oz

Here’s how to make the Ratatouille parmesan:

• Air Fry the Ratatouille bites. Prepare according to package instructions, but I found that the air fry method works best, and the top end of the cooking time.
• Smash the Rataouille bites. Carefully smash the cooked ratatouille bites into thin patties using a spatula or any other flat object. I put 7 on my sandwich, but 4 would suffice!
• Build the sandwich. Slice open the ciabatta bread, stack the Ratatouille patties on top, and add marinara and dairy-free cheese shreds.
• Bake. Put the open-faced sandwich into the oven along with the top slice of bread, and bake it for 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees until the cheese is melty and the bread is toasty.
• Enjoy. Allow the sandwich to cool slightly, add the top piece of bread on the rest of the sandwich, and dig in.

Ratatouille Parmesan (Lazy Trader Joe’s Meal)

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• Author: Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 2-4 servings

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The ratatouille bites are back in stock at Trader Joe’s, and I thought it would be fun to use them in a different application instead of as a traditional appetizer as they’re intended. This ratatouille parmesan sandwich packs a ton of flavor, and this easy meal comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 4–8 Rataouille Bites
• Everything Ciabatta Rolls
• 1/4 cup Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
• Dairy-free Mozzarella Style Shreds

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Instructions

1. 1. Air Fry the Ratatouille bites. Prepare according to package instructions, but I found that the air fry method works best, and the top end of the cooking time.

1. 1. Smash the Rataouille bites. Carefully smash the cooked ratatouille bites into thin patties using a spatula or any other flat object. I put 7 on my sandwich, but 4 would suffice!

1. 1. Build the sandwich. Slice open the ciabatta bread, stack the Ratatouille patties on top, and add marinara and dairy-free cheese shreds.

1. 1. Bake. Put the open-faced sandwich into the oven along with the top slice of bread, and bake it for 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees until the cheese is melty and the bread is toasty.

1. 1. Enjoy. Allow the sandwich to cool slightly, add the top piece of bread on the rest of the sandwich, and dig in.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Lazy Trader Joe’s Meals
• Method: Oven