Slow Cooker Ratatouille

A classic French vegetable stew. Gorgeous colours, gorgeous flavour, and almost no effort.

Ingredients

• 1 aubergine, diced
• 2 courgettes, diced
• 2 peppers (red and yellow), diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried herbes de Provence (or mixed herbs)
• Pinch of sugar
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil to serve

Method

1. Place all the chopped vegetables in the slow cooker.
2. Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, olive oil, herbs, and sugar.
3. Stir gently to combine.
4. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
5. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or with grilled fish or chicken.

Tips

Ratatouille is even better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat — the flavours only improve.