Slow Cooker Ratatouille
25m
Prep Time
5h
Cook Time
8
Servings
Ratatouille is a classic French dish that takes advantage of your vegetable harvest. We saute vegetables for added flavor then add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes for true tomato flavor, and fresh herbs for freshness. Enjoy this dish as a side dish or meatless meal.
Ratatouille is a classic French dish that takes advantage of your vegetable harvest. We saute vegetables for added flavor then add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes for true tomato flavor, and fresh herbs for freshness. Enjoy this dish as a side dish or meatless meal.
Ingredients
COPY INGREDIENTS
1 medium onion, diced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 medium eggplant, skin on and diced1 medium green bell pepper, diced1 medium red bell pepper, diced1 medium zucchini, diced1 yellow summer squash, diced1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 (6 ounce) can Redpack® 6 oz Tomato Paste1 (28 ounce) can Redpack® 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes in Puree1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleySalt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a 10 inch skillet on medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil and when hot, quickly toss in the onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and stir to combine. Place in slow cooker.
- Place skillet back on heat. Heat oil and then add eggplant, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini and summer squash. Cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil and thyme. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook about 5 hours.
- Serve as a side dish or entrée, sprinkle with parsley. Ratatouille is excellent cold or reheated the next day.
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