Ratatouille(Mediterranean Vegetable Stew)  
["1 medium eggplant (optional)", "2 medium zucchini, chopped", "1 c. finely chopped green pepper", "1 medium finely chopped onion", "4 medium tomatoes, quartered", "little salad oil", "3 cloves garlic, minced", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Cook and stir all ingredients until heated through.", "Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally 15 to 20 minutes."]
["eggplant", "zucchini", "green pepper", "onion", "tomatoes", "salad oil", "garlic", "salt"]