Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans

How to Make Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with White Beans

This diabetes-friendly version of ratatouille incorporates white beans to up the protein. While you may find that it’s traditionally cooked on a stovetop, this modern-day version allows you to use a slow cooker—so you can press a button and go about your day.

Complete Your Plate: Serve with a simpe Side Greek Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette for a low-carb, veggie-packed plant-based meal.

Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

 


15 min prep time


6 hr cook time


6servings


1 1/2 cups

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Brush the inside of the slow cooker with the olive oil. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker; stir to combine.

  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the vegetables and beans soften. Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 1/2 cups


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    240

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.5g

      3%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    460mg

    20%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    42g

    15%

    • Dietary Fiber
      11g

      39%
    • Total Sugars
      9g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    13g

  • Potassium
    970mg

    21%

Ingredients

olive oil
1 tbsp

low-sodium great northern or cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
2 (15-oz) cans

no-added-salt fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-oz) can

low-sodium tomato sauce
1 cup

low sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 cup

eggplant (diced with skin on)
1/2 med

shredded green cabbage
2 cup

red bell pepper (sliced into 1-inch strips)
1 whole

garlic (minced)
3 clove

Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp

dried oregano
1 tsp

bay leaves
3 leaves

salt
1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp