Favorite Ratatouille

Directions

Heat first amount of oil in large heavy skillet.

When quite hot, add eggplant; cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.

With a wooden spoon, remove eggplant to colander.

Next cook zucchini in skillet, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.

Remove to colander also.

Add remaining oil to skillet; sauté onion until clear.

Add green pepper to skillet, and cook while stirring, for about 3 minutes.

Stir in garlic, thyme and bay leaf.

Add drained eggplant and zucchini.

Cook while stirring, for about 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, cover tightly, and cook for 20 minutes.

Uncover and cook for about 10 minutes to reduce liquid that will have accumulated.

Serve hot or cold.