1 eggplant, diced into 1-inch chunks 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 3 zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick 4 tomatoes, cut in 1-inch chunks 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp. dried 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper* *
Add garlic, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add eggplant, zucchini, red and green peppers. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally but do not break up the vegetables. Serve hot or cold over rice or pasta, or with fresh bread.