Roasted ratatouille

This roasted ratatouille is packed full of flavour. Somehow when you bake, rather than cook it in a saucepan, the flavours become more intense and the whole thing much more exciting. This version has some added fill-factor thanks to the chickpeas.

Ingredients

  • 1 red capsicum

    roughly sliced

  • 1 eggplant

    roughly diced

  • 2 zucchinis

    roughly diced

  • 1 carrot

    diced

  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 tin (400g) chickpeas

    drained

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 baking dish
  • 1 oven

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-forced. Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil in a large bowl, mixing really well.
  2. Tip this into a baking dish, drizzle with the olive oil and season to taste.
  3. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, tossing everything around a little half way through.
  4. Serve with Turkish bread.

Notes

Tip
This ratatouille is the perfect dish for vegetarian friends.
Tip
Make sure you use the very best olive oil you have for this recipe because it really makes a difference.
Tip
Don’t skip the seasoning – it’s essential.
Variation
I like to add whatever vegetables I have in the fridge if I don’t have these exact ingredients.

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