SLOW-COOKED RATATOUILLE

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I get my son to eat eggplant by cooking low and slow on this classic French veggie dish. A side of rice and garlic cheese bread also help. -Diane Goedde, Red Lodge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place eggplant in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss. Let stand 45 minutes. Rinse and drain well; blot dry with paper towels., Place eggplant and remaining vegetables in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add oil, dried basil, garlic, pepper and remaining salt; toss to combine., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until onions are tender. Stir in tomato paste, olives and fresh basil; heat through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled ratatouille in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Marius Nekazka
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


EREN YEAGER
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This ratatouille is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Joel Sunday
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


dark fire
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.


YT sagor
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I made this for my vegetarian friends, and they loved it. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Shazil Qureshi
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This dish is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Ariyan Ahmmed
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I've been looking for a good ratatouille recipe for a while, and this one is definitely it. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Areeba Rafiq
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This is the best ratatouille I've ever had. The flavors are incredible.


EsCa NoR
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetables, but this ratatouille was amazing. I couldn't get enough of it!


MD NOJIR AHMED.
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I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Giga Jincharadze
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This was my first time making ratatouille, and it turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to make.


Muslim Just
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. It's so visually appealing, and it tastes just as good as it looks.


Siphiwo Batyi
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This is my go-to recipe for ratatouille. It's simple, yet elegant, and always impresses my guests.


Agyei Emmanuel Kwabena
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I've made this ratatouille several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Ramzii murad
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This ratatouille was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.