How to Make Ratatouille with Chickpeas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ratatouille is a classic French dish that originated in the Provence region of France. Traditionally, it is made with a combination of fresh vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

This recipe adds a twist to the traditional ratatouille by incorporating chickpeas, which not only add a protein boost but also create a heartier and more satisfying dish. The addition of chick...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 3 tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) jar tomato and olive pasta sauce (such as Papayiannides® Tomato & Olive & Ouzo Sauce)
  • 2 Japanese eggplants, diced
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; stir onion and bell peppers into garlic. Cover pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Remove lid; cook and stir until all liquid has evaporated and onion begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes into onion mixture; cover and simmer until tomatoes release their liquid, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce, eggplant, zucchini, chickpeas, parsley, basil, and thyme into tomato mixture; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover pot with a lid; cook until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove lid and simmer ratatouille, uncovered, until thick, about 5 minutes; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 752mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 121mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1742mg