3 pan mediterranean vegetables Recipes

chick peas , drained well - do not use liquid it came in, tahini paste (in ny i can only find it at a&p stores or mediterranean and specialty food shops, garlic, minced finely, zest and juice and pulp of 2-3 lemons. depending upon size. (the added is my secret ingredient), cumin, dried crush red pepper, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, vegetable oil, extra virgin oil, good paprika, up to 1/2 cup of water, pita bread, equipment needed : strainer for chick peas, food processor, grill pan

cubed peeled eggplant (about 1 small), salt, roasted red bell peppers, olive oil, zucchini , sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 3 cups), chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, un-drained, red wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, tube polenta , cut into 8 slices, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, sliced fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese