SLOW-COOKER RATATOUILLE

Slow-Cooker Ratatouille image

Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread for a warm and easy appetizer. Try it in the summer with your garden-fresh vegetables. -Jolene Walters, North Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Place eggplant in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, onions, green and yellow peppers, olives, tomato paste, basil, garlic, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle with oil. Cover and cook on high until vegetables are tender, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges