Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers, cubed
  • 2 small yellow squash, cubed
  • 1 small eggplant, cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons Burgundy wine
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large, heavy pot.
  • Add garlic, spices, and onion, and salt lightly.
  • Saute' over medium heat until onion egins to turn transparent.
  • Add eggplant, wine, and tomato juice.
  • Stir to mix well, then cover and simmer 10 - 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Add squash and peppers.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
  • Mix well and stew until tender to taste.
  • Just before serving, mix in fresh parsley.
  • Serve over polenta or cous cous, topped with cheese if you like, and hot sauce.