Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into thin half moons (about 2 cups)
- 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence (affiliate link)**
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and crushed in the palm of your hand
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 6-Quart.
- Put the eggplant and zucchini in a large colander (affiliate link) and set it in the sink. Sprinkle with salt. Let the vegetables stand in the colander (affiliate link) for 1 hour, tossing every 10 minutes or so.
- Rinse and press out the water and then blot dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl (affiliate link), toss together the onions, garlic, bell peppers, herbs, bay leaf and oil.
- Cover and cook on HIGH until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker, discarding the liquid that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the eggplant and zucchini to the slow cooker. Stir in the wine, tomatoes and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, or until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Continue to cook on LOW, uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken further.
- Serve the ratatouille hot, warm or at room temperature.
Notes
**To make your own Herbes de Provence: combine 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried chervil and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil.
Serving size: 3/4 cup
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Possible tasty additions: capers, olives, fresh basil or parsley.
1 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 9.5g, Protein: 2.3g, Fat: 3.8g, Fiber: 3.9g