Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, cubed
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 - 2 zucchini
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp basil
  • 1 Tbsp. thyme
  • 4 Tbsp. Romano, fresh, grated

Method

  • Cube and salt eggplant.
  • Set aside.
  • Slice or chop onion, pepper, zucchini and tomatoes.
  • Saute all vegetables in oil, cook thoroughly.
  • Drain water from eggplant.
  • Add to other vegetables. Add basil, thyme and stock.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add romano cheese just before serving.
  • For a French variation add Polish sausage.