Slow Cooker Ratatouille {Summer Vegetable Stew}
Broiling the vegetables beforehand turns this traditional French dish into a slow-cooker friendly meal that you won't be able to stop eating!
Servings servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds eggplant cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 zucchini, medium about 8 oz each, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 red bell peppers stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 onions roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence If you don’t have any herbs de Provance, you can sub 1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and dried thyme.
- 1 28 ounce can tomatoes, diced, drained
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack 4 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. If you have different heat settings available on your broiler, set it to medium. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. In a very large bowl, combine egg plant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and herbs de Provence. Toss until combined.
- Divide vegetables evenly between prepared sheets and spread into a single layer. Broil, 1 sheet at a time, until vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes (or faster, if your broiler has only one heat setting and it’s super hot!) While the veggies are broiling, turn them a couple times during the cooking process to evenly cook them. Transfer broiled vegetables to slow cooker and add tomatoes.
- Stir flour, 2 ½ teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper into vegetables in slow cooker. Cover and cook until veggies are tender, about 4 hours on low. Stir in balsamic vinegar, Parmesan, and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
- If you want to make this a more substantial meal, pair it with grilled cheese panini, or a ham and cheese sandwich and a salad. It also goes great with grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or try it served over something like couscous, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 66mg, Potassium: 575mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 1142IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: $8
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