Easy Ratatouille with Chickpeas Recipe

Easy Ratatouille with Chickpeas Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium eggplant cut 1-1/2 inch pieces (about 6 cups)
  • 2 red and or yellow bell peppers ,seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 zucchini and/or yellow squash, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) Victoria® Low Sodium Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook 3 minutes or until softened. Add eggplant and cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and garlic and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in Victoria Low Sodium Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Stir in chickpeas and cook 2 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and garnish with fresh basil.