Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut into 4-by-1/2 -inch strips
  • 1 pound Asian eggplants, cut into 4-by-1/2 -inch strips
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into wide strips
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (3/4 pound), peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • In each of 2 colanders set in the sink, toss the zucchini and eggplants separately with 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse the vegetables under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large roasting pan, toss the eggplants with the carrots, bell peppers, potatoes, red onion, olive oil, garlic, allspice and coriander seeds; season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and chickpeas and roast the vegetables for 10 minutes longer to blend the flavors.
  • Stir in the parsley and cilantro and serve.