Ratatouille

From page 155 of The Vegetarian Epicure.

Heat:

• 4 tbs olive oil

Fry for 2 minutes:

• 3 cloves of garlic, pressed

Fry for a few minutes:

• 1 onion, diced

Add:

• 1 small eggplant, cubed
• 2 small bell peppers, sliced
• 3 medium zucchini, sliced

Stir until coated with oil, then add:

• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup tomato paste

Cook about 1 hour until sauce is almost gone. Add:

• 3 tomatoes cut into eighths

Cook another minute or two.

Options:

• salt and pepper
• red pepper
• thyme and basil