Diabetic Dish of the Week - Ziti Ratatouille

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Ziti Ratatouille.

Ziti Ratatouille
(Makes 8 Servings)

Ingredients
1 large Eggplant cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium Zucchini cut into 1/2 cubes
1 Green or Red Bell Pepper cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large Onion chopped
4 cloves Garlic
1 jar (about 24 oz) Marinara Sauce
2 cans (about 14 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Onion and Garlic
1 6oz can Black Pitted Olives (drained)
1 pkg (8 oz) uncooked Ziti Pasta
* Lemon Juice and Shredded Parmesan Cheese (optional)


Directions
1 - Combine eggplant, zucchini, Bell pepper, onions, garlic, marinara sauce and tomatoes in crock pot. Cover, cook on low 4 1/2 hours.
2 - Stir in olives and pasta, cook 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired before serving.

Nutrition
Serving Size - 1 1/2 Cups
Calories - 275, Total Fat - 7g, Saturated Fat - 1g, Protein - 8g, Carbs - 47g, Cholesterol - 2mg, Dietary Fiber - 7g, Sodium - 692mg