Ratatouille
["2 onions, chopped", "2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced", "1/2 c. olive oil", "2 medium eggplant, sliced in strips", "4 to 6 zucchini, chopped", "4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped", "2 green peppers, chopped", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "freshly ground pepper to taste", "2 leaves fresh basil, chopped (optional)"]
["In 1/4 cup oil, saute onion and garlic until soft.", "Add remaining oil, eggplant and zucchini and cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Add tomatoes, peppers, salt, thyme, pepper and basil.", "Cover and simmer over low heat, about 20 minutes, then uncover and cook until the juices are reduced.", "Serve either hot or cold.", "Serves 6."]
["onions", "garlic", "olive oil", "eggplant", "zucchini", "tomatoes", "green peppers", "salt", "thyme", "freshly ground pepper", "fresh basil"]