Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut in 1 1/2" cubes
  • 1 pound brussels sprouts tough leaves removed, ends trimmed, cut in half
  • 1 medium cauliflower florets cut in large florets
  • 1 pound swiss chard tough stems removed, torn in bitesize pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram fresh, or 1 ts dried marjoram
  • 1 large zucchini ends trimmed, cut in 1" cubes
  • 2 large carrots peeled, sliced thickly, on the diagonal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 16 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained, rinsed with water
  • 1 x pasta, whole wheat spaghetti, or steamed brown rice
  • 1/4 cup basil fresh, chopped

Method

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook potatoes, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower for five minutes.
  • Add Swiss chard and boil one minute more.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Drain vegetables; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery and garlic; saute three minutes.
  • Stir in marjoram, reserved cooking liquid, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, salt and pepper, and reserved vegetables.
  • Stir well, cover, and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in chick peas and just heat through.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with basil.
  • Serve over whole wheat spaghetti or steamed brown rice.