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Vegan ratatouille made with extra chickpeas and a tahini dressing
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Duration1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Prep Time30 mins
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 courgette sliced into medium cubes
  • 1 aubergine chopped into medium cubes
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 450g jar roast red peppers drained and chopped up
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes or tomatoes
  • 1 tsp balmamic glaze
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch chill flakes – optional
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large pan, add the oil and then fry the onion for 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add the chopped veg and fry for a further 5- 7 minutes until the veg softens.
  • Now add in the smoked paprika, thyme, cumin and tomato purée, stir to combine.
  • Add the tomatoes and roast peppers, cover and cook for 15 minutes until everything softens.
  • You can now add the balsamic, seasonings and chickpeas. Stir to combine and check the seasoning.
  • Turn off the heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.

For the pan-griddled bread

  • Heat a griddle pan to medium.
  • Brush some extra virgin olive oil onto all both sides of the bread. Sprinkle with sea salt
  • Add to the pan and toast on one side the flip until toasted on the other side.

For the tahini dressing

  • Add all the ingredients to a jar and mix to combine.