Slow-Cooker Ratatouille (Crock Pot /Slow Cooker)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium eggplant, cubed
• 2 cups mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 4 tomatoes, cubed
• 1 cup low-sodium tomato puree
• 1/4 cup dry red wine or wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   turn slow cooker on high for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   pour oil into slow cooker and add all ingredients EXCEPT parsley and basil. cover.cook on high 2 hours, then low 4-5 hours.

3. 3

   stir in fresh basil. sprinkle with parsley. serve.