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Eggplant, Potato, and Chickpea Casserole

Contributed By: freemondon
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Ingredients

1 Large red or yellow bell pepper

3/4 pound Peeled Yukon gold or red potato, cut into 2-inch cubes

1 cup Basil leaves

1 cup Cilantro sprigs

1 tablespoon Olive oil

1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin

2 Garlic cloves

2 cups Chopped seeded tomato (about 1 pound)

1/2 cup Water

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

1 (1-pound) eggplant, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 Large onion, cut into 8 wedges (about 1/2 pound)

1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained

6 Lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

Preheat broiler.

Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil for 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and cut into large strips.

Place potato in a medium saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes; drain.

Preheat oven to 375°.

Combine basil and next 4 ingredients (basil through garlic) in a food processor; process until finely minced. Combine bell pepper, basil mixture, tomato, and next 6 ingredients (tomato through chickpeas) in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; cover with foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour. Uncover, stir, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Cook's Notes

4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 2 hours
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 324
Total Fat: 6.6 g
Saturated Fat: .9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Carbohydrates: 58.5 g
Protein: 12.8 g
Calcium: 115 mg
Sodium: 446 mg
Iron: 5.8 mg
Fiber: 11 g