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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Vegan Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant

    Published: Aug 21, 2021 · Modified: May 2, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    vegan chickpea ratatouille without eggplant

    Eggplant is my least favorite vegetable. 99% of the time I will not eat it and would rather leave it out of recipes. Ratatouille typically features eggplant, but I like it much better without it. Hence why this chickpea ratatouille is sans eggplant. We are reaching the end of summer and I am so sad about it but this Vegan Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant is a great way to use up the rest of the summer produce.

    This chickpea ratatouille is a super easy ratatouille recipe. All you need is one pot and less than 15 ingredients. Chickpeas are not typically included in ratatouille but I added them in for extra plant protein. This recipe makes a few servings so it would also be a great meal prep option.

    I love cooking with chickpeas. For more yummy chickpea based recipes try my tuscan chickpeas or my green goddess chickpeas.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's is a one pot recipe - meaning it is super easy to make
    • Eggplant haters rejoice, this ratatouille does not have any!
    • It is vegan, vegetarian, higher in protein and gluten free!
    chickpea ratatouille without eggplant

    Ingredients

    • onion
    • garlic
    • zucchini
    • bell pepper
    • basil
    • parsley
    • oregano
    • red pepper flakes
    • nutritional yeast
    • tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
    • chickpeas

    Instructions

    zucchini and peppers in pan

    Add vegetables to the pan and cook.

    ratatouille in pan

    Add all remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer.

    chickpea ratatouille without eggplant

    Serve with your favorite toppings and sides and dig in!

    Storage instructions

    Store the extra ratatouille in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 2 days.

    Recipe FAQS

    Is this recipe traditional?

    This is not a traditional ratatouille recipe, but it is inspired by ratatouille.

    Substitutions

    • Chickpeas - can be subbed with white beans
    • Basil - can be subbed with parsley

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    • Vegan Turmeric Chickpea Stew with Butternut Squash and Bok Choy
    • creamy pumpkin beans.
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    If you make this Vegan Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant let me know what you think in the comments!

    Tag me on Instagram so I can repost you!

    vegan chickpea ratatouille without eggplant

    Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant

    This Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant is a delicious vegan ratatouille recipe.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine french american fusion
    Servings 2
    Calories 339 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ onion - finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic - minced
    • 1 zucchini - diced
    • 1 red bell pepper - diced
    • 1 cup basil - finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • pinch red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme
    • pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes or 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
    • 1 can chickpeas - drained

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add garlic, zucchini and pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 or so minutes, until everything is cooked through.
    • Serve ratatouille with toasted sourdough or your favorite grain.

    Notes

    This makes 2-3 servings

    Nutrition

    Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2104mgPotassium: 1541mgFiber: 18gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3214IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 7mg
    Keyword Chickpea Ratatouille Without Eggplant
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anastasiia

      May 29, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      Soooooo delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kristi

        May 29, 2023 at 2:42 pm

        Thank you Anastasiia!

        Reply
    2. Justin

      January 27, 2023 at 9:29 pm

      In the instructions, it says:

      "Add garlic, zucchini and pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 or so minutes, until everything is cooked through."

      Except what?

      Reply
      • Kristi

        January 28, 2023 at 8:09 pm

        That was a typo from a previous version of the recipe, it is now fixed!

        Reply
    3. Maddie

      November 21, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      Such an easy and VERY tasty recipe! This was my first time making ratatouille of any sort, and it definitely won't be my last. I loved how fresh, fragrant, and colorful this recipe was. It also was super simple, which made everything taste even better. The ratatouille left me feeling full and satisfied. I'm excited to use this recipe for my lunch meal prep this week!

      Reply
    4. Jasmine

      October 17, 2021 at 4:35 am

      Is it a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce?

      Reply
      • kroeder77

        October 17, 2021 at 1:47 pm

        Yes! Thank you for mentioning that I will update the recipe

        Reply
    5. Ogi

      October 08, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      Amazing meal and very easy to prepare for everybody. You don't have to be real chef to prepare this amazing ratatouille. Buy all ingredients and start magic of home cooking.

      Reply
    6. Maria Aragón

      September 04, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I knew this acc bc tiktok and i immediately follow the insta acc.
      I love this tipe of recipes bc are vegan and i made them to my family so they know new dishes of food that can be meet free and delicious.
      THIS RECIPE is so easy and it isn’t boring. I would add this recipe to my dairy diet✨?

      Reply

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