Dinner: Rustic Ratatouille

Recipe by Georgia Downard Chickpeas make this hearty dish even more gratifying. A half cup of the high-fiber legumes daily can cut your consumption of fatty foods.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Rustic Ratatouille

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 small zucchini (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
8 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Heat oven to 450 °F. In a bowl, toss zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper and onion with thyme, rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 2 tablespoons water and oil. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Spread veggies in pan in a single layer; roast, stirring once, 25 minutes. In same bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add to pan with veggies in a single layer; roast 10 to 12 minutes more. Toss veggies with vinegar; divide among 6 bowls; sprinkle with basil.

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