Ratatouille with Chickpeas and Quinoa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Ratatouille with Chickpeas and Quinoa
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Your summer won't be complete without making ratatouille at least once. This veg-friendly version is to die.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small eggplant, cubed
  • 1 small zucchini, cubed
  • 4 tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 1 c. chopped basil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa in a medium pot with 3 cups water and a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff. (Season with more salt if desired.)
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and cook 5 minutes more. Add zucchini, squash, and tomatoes and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add chickpeas and cook 5 minutes more.
  4. Stir in basil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve ratatouille over quinoa.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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