INGREDIENTS
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1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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3 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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2 medium onions, peeled and cut into thin half moons (about 2 cups)
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2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick
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2 teaspoons herbes de Provence**
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 cup dry red wine
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1 can (14 to 15 ounces) whole plum tomatoes, drained and crushed in the palm of your hand
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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**To make your own herbes de provence: combine 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried chervil and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil.