Confit Byaldi
Confit Byaldi is a modern, visually stunning interpretation of the classic French ratatouille, famously featured in the Pixar film *Ratatouille*. It consists of thinly sliced vegetables—typically zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, and tomatoes—layered in a precise, colorful spiral over a bed of piperade (a sweet pepper and onion sauce). This elegant presentation transforms the rustic Provençal stew into a refined, restaurant-quality dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in calories, fat, and protein, but it is rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants from the variety of vegetables. A typical serving contains roughly 150-250 calories, depending on the amount of olive oil used in the piperade and for roasting.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4500 IU |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 35 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is culturally unique as it was created by chef Thomas Keller specifically for the film *Ratatouille* to make the traditional French peasant dish appear more appealing and 'gourmet' to a modern audience. Nutritionally, its layered preparation helps retain more of the vegetables' natural flavors and nutrients compared to the more heavily stewed traditional version.
