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Slow Cooker Ratatouille

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Slow Cooker Ratatouille

June 17, 2016 By Brittany Mullins 32 Comments

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A delicious slow cooker ratatouille with summer vegetables. Serve as a side, over rice or quinoa, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

 Slow Cooker Ratatouille -- serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

Important question…where is your slow cooker right now? Is it tucked away in a cabinet? Hiding out in the basement? I know that most people, myself included, tend to forget about slow cooking over the summer because it’s HOT and we’re drawn to cold foods, but there are plenty of summer slow cooker recipes to be made! To prove it I’m teaming up with my favorite blogging friends to bring you a host of healthy slow cooker recipes that are perfect for summer.

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My contribution to this roundup is a slow cooker ratatouille and I’m pretty sure this dish is going to become a summer staple because Isaac and I both LOVED it. It’s not only amazingly easy to toss together, but it’s absolutely delicious and so versatile.

Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

It’s an awesome Sunday meal prep/batch cooking recipe because it makes a large amount and you can use it in a variety of ways throughout the week. Here’s what I’m thinking:

  • as a side with grilled or baked protein
  • add beans and serve as a vegetarian main
  • over crusty bread, pasta, rice, polenta or quinoa
  • for breakfast with eggs (shakshuka style) or in an omelet
  • as a filling for crepes
  • over a baked sweet potato
  • on a sandwich or pizza
  • cold as a salad
  • with tortilla chips

So many options!! You might want to make a double batch. 🙂

Slow Cooker Ratatouille // Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

In terms of picking what veggies to use for the ratatouille, I simply went to our local farmers market and stocked up on all the summer veggies I could find — onions, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, eggplant and fresh basil.

That’s really all you need to make a good ratatouille.

Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

Ratatouille is usually sautéed, baked or simmered in a large pot but the slow cooker makes it so easy. You simply toss all your ingredients in, set it and forget it… for a few hours. Trust me, you won’t be able to forget it for long because after a couple hours your house will smell like an amazing Italian restaurant. And once it’s cooked you’ll be delighted by the flavor.

Slow Cooker Ratatouille // Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.

Summertime slow cooking has never been better. I hope you love this recipe and all the others I’m sharing today. Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Ratatouille

  • Author: Brittany Mullins
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 8
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Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.


Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or ghee)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large eggplant, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 summer squash/zucchini squash
  • 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients except basil into a large slow-cooker, cover and cook. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low). The ratatouille is ready when the vegetables have softened, but aren’t mushy. If you’re worried about the ratatouille being too watery, remove the slow cooker lid and cook on high for the last hour. Just before serving, gently stir in fresh basil. Serve warm or cold as a side or over a whole grain like quinoa or rice as a main entree.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 5g

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This whole30 approved slow cooker mango chicken has a sweet mango coconut sauce and sweet potatoes! It’s a healthy, one pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!

 

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Lunch/Dinner, Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian Mains

categories: Gluten-Free, Lunch/Dinner, Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian Mains

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  1. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I love making ratatouille in the summer, and that you figured out how to do it with the slow cooker. What a great idea for a link up!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Katie!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marye Audet-White says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:52 am

    This looks fantastic and I love using my slow cooker!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Marye! I hope you get a chance to try it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 17, 2016 at 9:08 am

    You know what? I’ve NEVER had ratatouille! BUT this looks SO good girl..I need to change that! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:37 am

      No way!! You’d love it.

      Reply
  4. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:10 am

    This looks amazing! I feel like we usually keep slow cooker recipes for winter but I love the idea of pulling it out for summer meal prep! I’m definitely going to be trying this!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Liz. This recipe is right up your alley. 🙂

      Reply
  5. shashi at runninsrilankan says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I hate to admit this, but, my slow cooker is tucked away in a cabinet! I better dust it off for sure because, looking at this line-up, my slow cooker needs to be become a permanent fixture on my counter!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:37 am

      No worries. My slow cooker was definitely tucked away in a cabinet before I took it out to make this recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cassie says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    This ratatouille looks BEYOND amazing! I’ve always wanted to try ratatouille too. It sounds amazing! And I don’t have a slow cooker unfortunately, which means that I have to get one!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Oh girl, you have to get a slow cooker! There are so many great slow cooker recipes out there and coming home to a fully cooked meal (in the slow cooker) after a long day of work is simply amazing.

      Reply
  7. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Now that the slow cooker is out, I can’t wait to make this one! Totally serving it up over some sticky white rice 🙂

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:32 am

      It would be amazing over white rice, which is total paleo now so you’re golden. 😉

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    June 18, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I love ratatouille! Never thought to make it in the slow cooker before, but what a brilliant idea! I’m going to have to try this for some easy work lunches!

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Once you try it in the slow cooker you’ll never go back to cooking it on the stovetop. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Heidi Kokborg says

    June 18, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    This looks so good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Thanks Heidi!

      Reply
  10. Jess @hellotofit says

    June 19, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Gahhh the ONE time my slow cooker is packed away in a box, I want to use it, ha! After we get settled in – we move on Thursday – I need to try this! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:28 am

      You have a good excuse, Jess!! I hope the move goes well and congrats again! The pictures from your wedding are beautiful. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Alexandra says

    August 12, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Can this be done on the stovetop on low? How long would you suggest?

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      August 13, 2018 at 10:29 am

      I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on the stovetop using medium/low heat. That said, I don’t know how long it will take because I haven’t tried it. I’m guessing 20-30 minutes — maybe less. I’d just keep stirring and checking it and stop cooking when the veggies are tender to your liking. Let me know if you try it!!

      Reply
  12. Andy says

    December 19, 2018 at 4:17 am

    I’ve been looking for a good slow-cooker Ratatouille recipe, after reading the comments, I definitely need to try it. Could this be scaled down for a 4 quart slow cooker? Any recommendations on adjustments?

    Reply
    • Brittany Mullins says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Hi Andy! So glad you found my recipe. I think your best bet would be to half the recipe for a 4 quart slow cooker! Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply

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