Chickpea Ratatouille: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish
Chickpea ratatouille is a vegan variation of the traditional French ratatouille dish, which typically consists of stewed vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. In the chickpea version, the dish is made heartier by adding protein-rich chickpeas, and it can be served as a main course or a side dish. The vegetables are usually chopped and cooked together with garlic, herbs, and olive oil until tender and flavorful.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Skillet or Saute Pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking Dish
- Oven
- Can Opener
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 400g tin of chickpeas
- 30g fresh coriander and parsley chopped
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 220°C. Then, take your vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, and cut them into small cubes measuring 2-3 cm. Once cut, place them in a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss everything together until the vegetables are coated evenly with the oil and seasoning.
- Now, it's time to roast the vegetables! Use the grill setting on your oven and let them cook for about 15-20 minutes or until they're slightly charred and crispy on the outside. Once done, take the baking tray out of the oven and set it aside for later use.
- While the vegetables are roasting, heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add chopped onions and fry them for 2-4 minutes until they become translucent. Next, stir in paprika, garlic, herbs, tomato paste, and chopped tomatoes. Let everything simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
- When the 10 minutes are up, add chickpeas and roasted vegetables into the pan. Stir everything together to combine and let everything cook together for an additional 5 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld even more and ensure that everything is heated through.
- To serve, you can pair this dish with pita bread, slightly grilled whole wheat wrap, or any bread of your choice. It also pairs well with chicken skewers if you're looking for a meatier option. Or, simply enjoy it on its own for a tasty and nutritious vegetarian meal. We hope you enjoy making and eating this recipe as much as we do!
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Notes
- You can use any combination of vegetables you like in this recipe. Some other great options include mushrooms, carrots, or sweet potatoes.
- You can also add some protein to this dish by including diced chicken or tofu in step 3, after the onions. Just prolong the cooking time at this stage with 15 minutes.
- This dish can be served over rice or quinoa for a more filling meal.