Slow-Cooked Back Burner Ratatouille

This traditional French dish gets a modern twist with this slow-cooked version that allows you to simply set it and forget it on the back burner while you go about your day. Packed with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs, this ratatouille is a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, diced
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine all the diced vegetables and minced garlic.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture and stir to evenly coat.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot as a side dish, over pasta, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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