Vegatable Mix Ratatouille

Ingredients

• 2 onion, sliced into rings/3 cloves garlic, minced/1 medium eggplant, cubed/2 zucchini, cubed/2 medium yellow/ squash, cubed/2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed/1 yellow bell pepper, diced/1 chopped red bell pepper/4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped/1/2 cup olive oil/1 bay leaf/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley/4 sprigs fresh thyme/salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions & garlic, until soft. In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the zucchini till slightly browned on all sides. Remove the zucchini and place in the pot with the onions and garlic. Saute remaining vegetables one batch at a time, adding 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet each time you add a new set of vegetables. Once each batch has been sauteed add them to the large pot as was done in step 2. Season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf and thyme and cover the pot. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley to the large pot, cook another 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning.