Eggplant and chickpea ratatouille with homemade flatbreads

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

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Eggplant and chickpea ratatouille with homemade flatbreads

Family-Friendly, Mediterranean, Soy-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free

2 Servings, 540 Calories/Serving

45–60 Minutes

For a twist on traditional French ratatouille, we stir in chickpeas and the Arabic spice blend baharat and serve it with easy homemade flatbread.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sun Basket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • Flatbread mix (whole wheat flour - baking powder)
  • 1 organic yellow onion
  • 1 or 2 cloves organic peeled fresh garlic
  • 1 organic globe eggplant
  • 1 or 2 organic zucchini or other summer squash (about ¾ pound total)
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon baharat
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh mint

Chef's Tip

Ratatouille can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature. Enjoy any leftovers as a side dish the next day or as an appetizer or snack with bread or crackers.

Ingredient IQ

Did you know eggplant is a fruit, not a vegetable? You berry believe it! Botanically speaking, eggplant is considered a berry because, like blueberries or grapes, it meets all the anatomical berry requirements, such as multiple seeds surrounded by delicious tender flesh.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 540, Protein: 16g (32% DV), Fiber: 19g (76% DV), Total Fat: 22g (34% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g (13% DV), Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV), Sodium: 50mg (2% DV), Carbohydrates: 74g (25% DV), Total Sugars: 18g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).
Contains: Wheat

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Make the flatbread dough

In a medium bowl, combine the flatbread mix, 3 tablespoons [6 TBL] water, 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil, and ½ teaspoon [1 tsp] salt. Using a fork, stir until a dough forms. Let stand while you start the ratatouille.

2

Prep the ratatouille ingredients

  • Peel and thinly slice enough onion to measure 1 cup [2 cups].
  • Finely chop, press, or grate enough garlic to measure 1 teaspoon [2 tsp].
  • Remove the stem from the eggplant; cut the eggplant in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into ½-inch-thick strips, the strips lengthwise into ½-inch-wide sticks, and the sticks crosswise into ½-inch cubes.
  • Trim the ends from the zucchini; cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into ½-inch-thick strips, then crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
  • Rinse the chickpeas.

3

Cook the ratatouille

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and baharat and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the eggplant and ¼ cup [½ cup] water, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the zucchini and ¼ cup [½ cup] water if the pan is dry and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant and zucchini are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the ratatouille cooks, prepare the mint and flatbreads.

4

Prep the mint; shape and cook the flatbreads

  • Strip the mint leaves from the stems; tear or coarsely chop the leaves for garnish.
Lightly dust a work surface with flour; turn the dough out onto the work surface and divide into 2 [4] equal pieces. Working with one piece of dough at a time, shape it into a ball. Using a rolling pin or large bottle, roll out the dough into a ⅛-inch-thick circle.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm 2 to 3 teaspoons oil until hot but not smoking. Working with one at a time, add a flatbread and cook until lightly browned on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and carefully add 1 tablespoon water to the pan, cover, and cook until the flatbread is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add more oil between flatbreads if needed.

Serve

Transfer the ratatouille to individual plates, garnish with the mint, and serve with the flatbreads.

Kids Can!

  • Make the flatbread dough.
  • Measure the onion.
  • Rinse the chickpeas.
  • Strip and tear the mint leaves.
  • Roll out the flatbread.