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Bacon Ratatouille Sliders with Lemon Saffron Aioli
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19 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Bacon Ratatouille Sliders with Lemon Saffron Aioli

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This bacon ratatouille slider with lemon saffron aioli is a twist on the classic BLT. Instead of just using tomato, I thought incorporating other veggies would be fun – hence the ratatouille.
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Climbing Grier Mountain
My name is Lauren and I'm a self-proclaimed foodie, recipe developer, action-adventure seeker, photography lover, and world traveler.
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This bacon ratatouille slider with lemon saffron aioli is a twist on the classic BLT. Instead of just using tomato, I thought incorporating other veggies would be fun – hence the ratatouille.
1HR 30MINS
Total Time
$2.53
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Ratatouille
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Tomato
3
Medium Tomatoes, deseeded, chopped
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic, minced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Kosher Salt
1 pinch
Eggplant
1
Large Eggplant, chopped
Zucchini
2
Small Zucchini, chopped
Red Onion
1
Large Red Onion, chopped
Red Bell Pepper
1
Red Bell Pepper, chopped
Fresh Basil
1/2 cup
Fresh Basil, chopped
Bacon
12 pieces
Slider Buns
12
Slider Buns
Arugula
3 cups
Lemon Saffron Aioli
Mayonnaise
1 cup
Mayonnaise
Lemon
1
Lemon, zested, juiced
1 tsp zest and 1 Tbsp juice per 6 servings
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
629
Fat
48.2 g
Protein
12.3 g
Carbs
40.6 g
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step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Place Bacon (12 pieces) on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy. Set aside to cool before adding to slider.
step 3
Make the aioli. In a bowl, combine Mayonnaise (1 cup), zest and juice from Lemon (1), Saffron Threads (1 pinch), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Place bowl in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
step 4
Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) to the pan. Add Tomatoes (3) along with one clove Garlic (5 cloves), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1 pinch). Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
step 5
Throw in Eggplant (1), Zucchini (2), Red Onion (1), Red Bell Pepper (1), and add Bay Leaf (1), Fresh Basil (1/2 cup), 1/3 cup water (more if needed).
step 6
Simmer veggies for about 15 minutes until everything is well combined. Remove bay leaf before serving.
step 7
Take about a teaspoon of the lemon saffron aioli and spread it over the top of the bottom Slider Buns (12).
step 8
Lay a piece of bacon on top-you may need to break the bacon in half. Top with about 2 tablespoons or more of the ratatouille.
step 8 Lay a piece of bacon on top-you may need to break the bacon in half. Top with about 2 tablespoons or more of the ratatouille.
step 9
Top with Arugula (3 cups) and more lemon saffron ailoi. Top with bun and enjoy!
step 9 Top with Arugula (3 cups) and more lemon saffron ailoi. Top with bun and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Shellfish-Free
Pork
Father's Day
Game Day
Sandwiches & Wraps
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