Ratatouille
(from BearNakedBaker’s recipe box)
To add Sausage, simply pan-fry until browned , before adding to crock-pot
Source: BNB/Crock-Pot
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 300 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: CROCK-POT
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until onions are tender. Stir in tomato paste, olives and fresh basil; heat through.
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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.