Slow Cooker Mediterranean Eggplant
An easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. A delicious blend of Mediterranean flavors using eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini! This is a great low-calorie recipe. I have also had this as a cocktail party as an appetizer with pita chips.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 341kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 4 Plum Tomatoes, diced
- 1 large zucchini, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread optional for serving
Instructions
- To a 6-quart slow cooker, add 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
- Add in 1 pound eggplant, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes, 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced, 4 Plum Tomatoes, diced, 1 large zucchini, diced, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Combine the ingredients well to coat the vegetables with the oil and seasonings.
- Place the lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the vegetables are fork-tender. Taste for seasoning; if needed, adjust the seasonings.
- Optional toppings, add 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped. Serve with 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread.
Notes
- Note 1: 1 Tablespoon of Italian Seasoning can be substituted for the basil and oregano.
- This is a great make ahead meal. Tastes amazing second day.
- Keep well covered in the fridge for 3 days.
- The nutritional count if for the recipe, excluding pita bread, as the pita is optional.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2105IU | Vitamin C: 81.5mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3.4mg
