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Ratatouille (crock pot) Source: rec.food.recipes 1996
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1" chunks salt 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2" squares 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2" squares 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2" squares 3 zucchini, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons dried basil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 6 oz. can ripe olives, drained and chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Sprinkle eggplant with salt and let it drain in a colander about 1 hour. Press out excess moisture. Rinse with water and pat dry with paper towels. Place it in crockpot. Add onions, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, olive oil, basil, garlic, pepper and 1/2 tsp salt; mix well. Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours or on HIGH 3 hours. Stir in tomato paste, olives and fresh basil. Serve over hot cooked rice. |