Best Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe For This Fall (2024)

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How to make the best Ratatouille recipe this fall? In a slow cooker, of course.

Looking for a healthy and delicious autumn recipe? How about some good old Ratatouille?

But there are so many versions today that it’s hard to know which one is the best ratatouille recipe, isn’t it?

Well, I always found it more interesting to mix the classic and the modern when it comes to cooking. That’s why I took a traditional ratatouille recipe and cooked it in a slow cooker (a.k.a Crock Pot).

Best Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe For This Fall (1)Making ratatouille in a slow cooker takes more time, but it’s really easy, because all you have to do is prep it, throw it in and leave it there until it’s done. There is no need to watch it or to adjust anything.

And because we are cooking the veggies at low temperature, they keep most of their nutrients and flavor, making them healthier and more delicious.

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If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can find a decent priced one on Amazon, but you can also make this recipe in the oven, without a crock pot. I have included the instructions for doing that in the Recipe Notes below.

But before we rock the kitchen, I would like to tell you a few things about this dish. I have also included my best tips for making this easy slow cooker ratatouille recipe, so keep reading as it gets interesting.

Now, out of curiosity, how many of you know what ratatouille is?
Just to be clear, I am not talking about the movie, and the recipe was not named after it.

What is Ratatouille

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According to Wikipedia, Ratatouille is a stew made of veggies and it originates from south of France, more specifically Nice. Hence, it is sometimes called ratatouille niçoise.

In its old days, it was known as the poor man’s dish. Today, it became so popular around the world and although it is relatively cheap to make, it’s hardly for the poor.

The traditional ratatouille recipe is made of eggplant, zucchini, tomato, onion, garlic, seasoning, bell peppers, basil, and thyme.

But due to its current popularity, there are now so many versions of it.

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Now, as mentioned above, I like to mix the classic and the modern when cooking. So today I will show you how to make a traditional ratatouille recipe in a slow cooker.

You can serve it as an appetizer, main, or side dish.

If you’re a vegetarian it’s great as a main. But since most foodies love it as a side dish, I will give you a few ideas on what to serve with ratatouille.

What To Serve With Ratatouille

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The answer to this would be quite broad because it goes perfectly with a lot of dishes. But I will narrow it down to my favorites, as I think you will love them too:

  1. Roast Chicken
  2. Steak
  3. Crusty bread or toasted sourdough (Vegetarian)
  4. Roast duck
  5. On a toast with melted mozzarella on top
  6. With avocado toasts (Vegan – if you skip the Parmesan cheese)
  7. Baked Salmon
  8. Grilled meats
  9. With fried eggs and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley

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Now that you know what to serve with ratatouille, I will also give you a few tips about cooking it:

  • Use only good quality olive oil. This will enhance flavor, while the cheapest ones will taint it.
  • The best way to make the spiral shape is to pick each veggie slice and build a small stack in your hand. Then place it into the slow cooker following its edges all the way around in a spiral shape.
  • Place the tomato sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker and not on the veggies, so that they will remain firm and keep their nice shape after cooking.

Now you know what ratatouille is, what to serve with it, and the best tips for cooking it. So let’s rock the kitchen, shall we?

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How To Make Ratatouille In A Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe

This slow cooker ratatouille recipe is a delicious autumn recipe that you can serve as an appetizer, main or side dish

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine French, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 268kcal

Author Mihaela

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can (250g/8oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1 Tbsp Italian spices
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1 white eggplant - (optional)
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 2 red potatoes
  • 3 sweet peppers - different colors
  • 1/2 cup (50g) finely grated parmesan
  • A pinch of fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Slice all veggies using a mandoline. You can also slice them with a sharp knife, but a mandoline will make even and thin slices.

  • Place the chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic and Italian spices in the slow cooker.

  • Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Add half of the grated parmesan.

  • Layer the sliced veggies on top. Make a spiral-shaped stack of veggies, then drizzle olive oil.(NOTES - The best way to make the spiral, is to pick each veggie slice and build a small stack in your hand. Then place it into the slow cooker following its edges all the way around.)

  • Add in the remaining parmesan. Season to your taste and sprinkle fresh thyme.

  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for about 4-5 hours.

    NOTE: If you cook on HIGH check it after 2 hours. If you cook on LOW check it after 4. Cooking time depends on how thick the veggie slices are, and on the model of your slow cooker.

Recipe Notes

You can also make this recipe in the oven. Replace the slow cooker with a round oven-proof dish or a cast iron pan and cook it in the oven for about 1.5 hours,at 350F/180C.

The ingredients remain the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 340g | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 1381mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3136IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg

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Best Slow Cooker Ratatouille Recipe For This Fall (2024)

FAQs

What's the secret of a good ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille requires ripe vegetables, a liberal hand with the olive oil, and patience: only long, slow cooking will give you the creamy soft vegetables, and intense, almost jammy sauce that sings of the sun. Anything else is just plain vegetable stew.

Why is my ratatouille watery? ›

It won't work in a wok or sauce pan – the heat is not spread out enough and the ratatouille will become too liquidy. So basically you kind of need to stick around in the kitchen and stir it often. If you see that there is too much liquid, turn the heat up.

What are the two ways ratatouille is commonly served? ›

Is Ratatouille a Side Dish or a Main Dish? Both! Ratatouille can be served as a first course with bread; it can also be served as a side dish, as you would any vegetable side. However, I most enjoy serving ratatouille as a main-ish dish; that is, as an anchor to a summer's dinner.

What cooking method is used for ratatouille? ›

The most used method is to simply saute the vegetables in a pan on the stove top. This is nice because you can make the dish quickly for a family that is complaining that they're “starving”. In addition, it requires very little additional oil to saute.

How to enhance ratatouille? ›

Season to taste with additional salt (I usually add ¼ teaspoon more) and black pepper. Serve in bowls, perhaps with a little drizzle of olive oil, additional chopped basil, or black pepper on top (all optional). Like all stews, this ratatouille's flavor improves as it cools. It's even better reheated the next day.

What is the correct order of steps for making ratatouille? ›

Directions
  1. Step 1: Start with garlic and onions. TMB Studio. ...
  2. Step 2: Saute the vegetables. TMB Studio. ...
  3. Step 3: Add the stock and seasonings. TMB Studio. ...
  4. Step 4: Peel the tomatoes. TMB Studio. ...
  5. Step 6: Combine everything and serve. TMB Studio.

What meat goes best with ratatouille? ›

I generally serve it with any kind of plain protein--roasted chicken, grilled boneless chicken breasts, grilled chicken leg quarters. roast beef, steak, grilled fish, or meatloaf. Sometimes I mix it with cooked pasta and sprinkle it with grated cheese and serve as a main dish. I've also use it (warm) to fill an omelet.

What are the most common ingredients used in ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille is a French Provencal dish that consists of stewed vegetables. Though recipes and ingredients vary, there are some ingredients that are almost always used: eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, onions, and bell peppers.

How do you make ratatouille not watery? ›

Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the vegetables are tender, then uncover and cook for 1 hour more to allow some of the liquid to evaporate and the vegetables to meld further.

What do you traditionally eat with ratatouille? ›

Serve your ratatouille with creamy polenta and roasted herb chicken for a hearty meal. If you want a quick meal, pick up a rotisserie chicken at the supermarket.

What is the final dish in ratatouille called? ›

The climax of the film sees Remy prepare the titular dish in the form of confit byaldi for the notoriously harsh food critic Anton Ego, who unexpectedly loves the dish due to childhood nostalgia for his mother's cooking (of more traditional ratatouille). The movie gave widespread exposure to this dish around the world.

What is a fun fact about ratatouille dish? ›

The teeming summer gardens of Mediterranean France are the inspiration for and source of ratatouille, a dish whose name is taken from two related words: ratouiller, meaning to agitate or stir a liquid, and tatouiller, meaning to beat (as in the drumbeat called the tattoo) or to shake.

Is ratatouille worth making? ›

But it's worth it for the intensity of flavor and the velvety texture. Ratatouille takes some time to make, and tastes better the next day, so plan ahead. The upside is that it's a perfect make-ahead dish for a party.

What is an ingredient in a ratatouille? ›

Ratatouille is traditionally made with tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onions, and eggplant when they are at the peak of their season at the same time. Garlic, thyme, and basil are often added to the mix as well.

How do you cut tomatoes for ratatouille? ›

Hold upright, cut around the stalk, then cut into 3 pieces. Cut away any membrane, then chop into bite-size chunks. Score a small cross on the base of each of 4 large ripe tomatoes, then put them into a heatproof bowl.

How to make the perfect ratatouille Disney Dreamlight Valley? ›

To make ratatouille in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll need to bring the following ingredients to any of the stoves/hobs in the game: eggplant (AKA aubergine), zucchini (AKA courgette), onion, tomato, and the spice of your choice. Simply chuck those food items into any active hob and your job will be done.

What is Remy's flaw in ratatouille? ›

Remy has a problem, though: He's a rat. A Parisian rat with a heightened sense of smell, a discerning palate and a natural skill in the culinary arts … but, still a rat.

What is ratatouille usually made of? ›

Ratatouille is traditionally made with tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onions, and eggplant when they are at the peak of their season at the same time. Garlic, thyme, and basil are often added to the mix as well.

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