Roasted Chickpea Ratatouille Casserole
Roasted Chickpea Ratatouille Casserole is a rustic French-inspired dish made with zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, garlic, canned chickpeas, and basil. Everything roasts together in a casserole dish for an easy vegan main dish you can enjoy hot or cold.
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes (or 4 medium tomatoes) diced
- 1 eggplant cubed into about ½-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini cubed into about ½-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cubed into about ½-inch pieces
- 1 onion (any color) diced large
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1-15 ounce can chickpeas (1½ cups), rinsed and drained
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add the tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and chickpeas to a 3-quart casserole dish or 9 x 13-inch baking dish.2 large tomatoes , 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1-15 ounce can chickpeas
- Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss well so the vegetables and chickpeas are lightly coated.2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
- Roast uncovered for 60 to 70 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Remove the casserole dish from the oven. Tear or chop the fresh basil and stir into the ratatouille.1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Taste and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Notes
Cut the vegetables into similar-size pieces so they roast evenly. Keeping them around ½ inch helps the chickpeas and vegetables cook together nicely.
Use a casserole dish that holds at least 3 quarts, or about 2.8 liters, so the vegetables have enough room to roast and the juices have space to bubble without overflowing.
Serve on its own, or spoon it over quinoa, rice, pasta, baked potatoes, or crusty bread.
Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days. Enjoy reheated or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1612IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
