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Herbed Crockpot Ratatouille

Herbed Crockpot Ratatouille: Effortless Flavor in Every Bite

Herbed Crockpot Ratatouille is a vibrant, vegan-friendly dish featuring seasonal vegetables in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for stress-free dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Eggplant cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium Zucchini sliced into ½-inch half moons
  • 4 medium Tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 large Bell Pepper diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Onion chopped uniformly
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Seasoning and Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce
For the Garnish and Extras
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzle generously
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped, for garnish
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare vegetables: Peel and cube eggplant, slice zucchini, dice bell pepper, chop onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Combine seasonings: Mix salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Layer in crockpot: Place onion and garlic at the bottom, followed by eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes on top.
  4. Add sauce and oils: Pour tomato sauce over the vegetables and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  5. Seasoning distribution: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the vegetables and stir gently.
  6. Cooking: Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours until vegetables are tender.
  7. Final steps: Remove lid to let steam escape, taste and adjust seasoning, and stir in chopped basil.
  8. Serve: Ladle ratatouille into bowls, optionally serving over rice or pasta, and garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers for quick meals or freeze for longer storage.

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