Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium eggplant, cubed
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian green beans (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste or use herbs of your choice (such as 1/2 to 1 tsp. thyme, oregano, basil)
  • bay leaf (also good to use, remove before serving)

Method

  • Peel and cube eggplant.
  • Put in a colander.
  • Sprinkle with salt and stir lightly.
  • Let stand for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplant with cold water and drain well.
  • In a large skillet or cooking pot, saute onion in olive oil or defatted chicken broth.
  • Stir in peppers, zucchini, garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, oregano, thyme, pepper and salt if desired.
  • Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.