Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew

A nice hearty crockpot vegetable stew that is wicked easy — just throw everything in the slow cooker to enjoy later.

You will need:

• 1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 2 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
• 2 cups cubed zucchini
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced thin
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• ⅓ cup raisins
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine butternut squash, eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomato sauce, onion, tomato, carrot, broth, raisins, and garlic. Season with cumin, turmeric, red pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.

Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Prep Time: 30 mins/Cooking Time: 8 hrs/ Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10

Calories: 121.9