Spanish Style Eggplant
["1 medium eggplant (4 c., peeled if desired)", "1/2 medium green pepper, diced (about 1/2 c.)", "1 medium onion, diced (about 1/2 c.)", "1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 2 c.)", "4 c. fresh tomato wedges, or salt-free canned", "6 oz. can tomato paste", "1 tsp. basil", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/2 tsp. cumin", "1 tsp. paprika", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "1 bay leaf"]
["Saute eggplant, green pepper, onion and mushrooms in spray-coated or non-stick fry pan.", "Add water as needed, a tablespoon at a time, to prevent sticking.", "Add remaining ingredients and simmer until eggplant is tender and flavors are blended.", "This may be served as a vegetable or as a topping over brown rice.", "Yields seven 1-cup servings."]
["eggplant", "green pepper", "onion", "fresh mushrooms", "tomato wedges", "tomato paste", "basil", "oregano", "cumin", "paprika", "garlic powder", "bay leaf"]