Vegetarian Cholent, Lower-Calorie

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 to 3 onions, diced
• 1/2 eggplant, cut into 1" cubes
• 2 to 3 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 16-ounce can whole tomatoes or 8 whole plum tomatoes
• 1 pound tofu or 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup barley or rice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 8 to 10 cups of water
• 3 zucchini, cut into 3" pieces