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== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 1 head [[garlic]]
* [[olive oil]], for brushing vegetables
* 3 large [[tomato]]es, cored and halved crosswise
* 1 small [[Eggplant]], cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
* 2 large [[bell pepper]]s, cored, halved and seeded
* 2 medium [[zucchini]], halved lengthwise
* 1 cup canned [[Chickpeas]], drained and rinsed
* 2 Tbs. chopped fresh [[basil]]
* 1/2 cup [[tomato]] sauce, optional
== Procedures ==
1. Preheat gas grill to medium or prepare charcoal fire.

2. Using sharp knife, slice off upper third from [[garlic]] head. Place [[garlic]] head in sheet of aluminum foil, sprinkle with [[oil]] and loosely wrap. Place on fairly hot section of grill and let cook while grilling vegetables, about 30 minutes.

3. Brush surfaces of [[tomato]] halves with [[oil]] and place on grill, skin side down. Brush [[Eggplant]] slices with [[oil]] and place on grill. Trim white ribs from [[peppers]]; brush with [[oil]] and place on grill, along with halved [[zucchini]]. (If there’s not enough room, grill vegetables in stages.) Sprinkle all vegetables with [[salt]] and [[pepper]] to taste.

4. Grill vegetables, sans [[tomato]]es, using tongs to turn frequently, until tender but not overly charred.

5. When [[bell pepper]]s are done, transfer to medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes.

6. Transfer remaining vegetables to large, shallow, casserole dish.

7. Scrape and discard charred skin from [[bell pepper]]s.

8. Coarsely chop all vegetables and transfer to large saucepan. Add [[Chickpeas]], [[basil]], and [[salt]] and [[pepper]] to taste.

9. Remove [[garlic]] from foil, squeeze out several individual cloves and chop or mash. Add to vegetables and mix well. (Save remaining roasted [[garlic]] for another use.)

10. Over medium-low heat, gently heat ratatouille, stirring often and adding a little [[tomato]] sauce to moisten if desired. Serve with grilled polenta slices.
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== See also ==

[[Category:Basil Recipes]]
[[Category:Chickpea Recipes]]
[[Category:Eggplant Recipes]]
[[Category:Vegetarian Recipes]]
[[Category:Zucchini Recipes]]