Slow Cooker Ratatouille from RED GOLD®

Vegetables are sautéed for extra flavor before adding to the slow cooker. Tomato Paste and Crushed Tomatoes are added to them, along with fresh herbs. A French classic that is great as an entrée or a perfect side dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can RED GOLD® Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can RED GOLD® Tomato Paste
• 1 medium onions, roughly chopped or quartered
• 1 medium eggplant, skin on and diced
• 1 yellow summer squash, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 RED GOLD® Tomato Paste and stir to combine. Place in slow cooker.

Step 2

Place skillet back on the 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.

Step 3

Stir in RED GOLD® Crushed Tomatoes, basil and thyme. Set the slow cooker to low and cook about 5 hours.

Step 4

Serve as a side dish or entree, sprinkle with parsley. Ratatouille is excellent cold or reheated the next day.