Rustic Ratatouille
"Chickpeas make this hearty dish even more gratifying. A half cup of the high-fiber legumes daily can cut your consumption of fatty foods...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 small zucchini (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 medium onions, sliced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Vegetable oil cooking spray
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2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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8 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 1/2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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