Easy Ratatouille

• BASIC-EASY
• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3. 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
4. 2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound), halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
5. 1 medium eggplant (1 pound), cut into 1-inch dice
6. 1/2 pound zucchini, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
7. 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
8. 1 bay leaf
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to moderately low and add the tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, about 1 hour. Discard the bay leaf and serve warm or at room temperature.