Chickpea "Andatouille"

Since coming home from surgery my awesome mum has been such a huge help in ensuring I'm fuelled with the right (clean) nutrients.

Last week she was briefed  - "Your daughter is no longer eating meat".  So she has been on a mission to create some fabulous vegetarian and clean eating dishes, which we can both savour and enjoy. 

We are loving trying new dishes and suggesting new ingredients to try (it's real life Ready Steady Cook and Masterchef rolled into one).

Tonight she made Chickpea Ratatouille, which Mr V named "Andatouille" after mum's name :)

YUMMY and packed of good healthy ingredients. Details below...

Ingredients:

- 2 Aubergine

- 2 Courgette

- 1 Large onion

- 1 Red Pepper

- 5 + Cloves of garlic

- 6 Fresh tomatoes

- 3 Bay leaves

- Teaspoon of mixes herbs

- Handful of fresh basil

- Handful mixed olives

- 250g Soaked and cooked chickpeas (soak overnight and then simmer for 2 hours)

- Chilli power (to taste)

- Pepper (and salt if you wish) to taste

- Teaspoon coconut oil 

Method:

1. Peel and chop all the veggies

2. Gently fry the opinion and garlic in coconut oil

3. Add all the veggies and cook gently for 5 mins with the lid on

4. Add (cooked) chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, herbs and seasoning and basil

5. Cook gently for 20 mins

6. Serve with fresh basil over the top