Best Ratatouille With Chickpeas And Quinoa Recipe How To Make Ratatouille With Chickpeas And Quinoa Delish Com

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed and drained

kosher salt

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 small red onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 small eggplant, cubed

2 small zucchini and summer squash, cubed

4 tomatoes, cored and chopped

1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish

1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1Place quinoa in a medium pot with 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff. (Season with more salt if desired.)Step 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and cook 5 minutes more, then add zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook 5 minutes more.Step 3Stir in basil and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Serve ratatouille over quinoa.