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

Sally Gunn
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this ratatouille was actually really good! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Basebi Galeakanngwe
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This ratatouille was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of vegetables and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Joey Arce
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ratatouille turned out great! The vegetables were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Hamza Fawad
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This ratatouille was amazing! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohd Naser
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I made this ratatouille for dinner last night and it was a hit! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Siphesihle Sibisi
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This was a great recipe! The ratatouille was delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Jameel
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This ratatouille was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of vegetables and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Atsushi BSD
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but this ratatouille was actually really good! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


John West
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This was a great way to use up some of the vegetables from my garden. The ratatouille was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with some grilled fish and it was a perfect meal.


Vibe Kakashi
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Delicious! I've made this ratatouille several times now and it's always a hit. The vegetables are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also easy to make.


Diane Brake
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This ratatouille was easy to make and turned out great! The vegetables were cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for the recipe!


R Rush
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I made this ratatouille for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah larten
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This ratatouille was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs, which gave the dish a nice brightness. I will definitely be making this ag