This modified version of the classic French dish, ratatouille, swaps out the eggplant for portobello mushrooms and adds chickpeas for protein and texture.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: French
Yield: 0About 6 servings
Author: The Nut-Free Vegan
Ingredients
2Tbsp.olive oil
1large onionsliced
4garlic cloves
1red bell peppersliced
1yellow or orange peppersliced
2zucchinisliced
2large Portobello mushroomscut into 1” pieces
1can15.5 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3plum tomatoesdiced into large pieces
2Tbsp.thyme
½cupbasilroughly chopped
Salt and pepper
1Tbsp.balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat and add olive oil. Wait about 1 minute and add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent—about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add zucchini, mushrooms, chickpeas, tomatoes, thyme and basil. Cook until the mixture starts to simmer. Reduce heat to low, partially cover pot and cook for 15 minutes.
Stir in balsamic vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste.