zucchini veggie melange

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, of any color, seeded and sliced
• 3 - ripe tomatoes, peeled and quartered or 1 can (16 oz.) of tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• - *1- 2 cups cooked rice, any kind (optional)
• - *if you would like any liquid, in this dish, add some vegetable broth or tomato juice