YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Herb-Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille with Fresh Thyme
Savor a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables accented with fresh thyme and a touch of umami from nutritional yeast. This creative twist on classic ratatouille combines tender eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions with protein-boosting chickpeas and silky tofu, all lovingly roasted with a hint of olive oil and tomato paste to create a harmonious dish that delights the senses.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium Eggplant (300g)
2 medium Zucchini (400g total)
1 medium Red Bell Pepper (120g)
1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper (120g)
3 medium Tomatoes (369g total)
1 medium Yellow Onion (110g)
2 cloves Garlic (6g total)
0.5 tablespoon Tomato Paste (7.5g)
0.25 tablespoon Olive Oil (3.5g)
100g Extra Firm Tofu
0.33 cup Canned Chickpeas (approx. 55g)
2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (16g total)
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Chop the eggplant, zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion into uniform chunks. Mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with the tomato paste, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper.
Gently toss in the extra firm tofu (cut into cubes) and drained canned chickpeas.
Drizzle the mixture with 0.25 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top.
Spread the vegetable and tofu mixture evenly on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this hearty ratatouille.