Ratatouille (French Vegetable Stew with Fresh Basil) - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (halved and thinly sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced, or use 2 tsp. minced garlic)
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme (or use 1 1/2 tsp. fresh)
• 1 small eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch cubes (no need to peel))
• 1 zucchini (halved lengthwise and cut into thin slices (no need to peel))
• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 15 oz. diced tomatoes (with their liquid, or use 4 fresh diced tomatoes)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn or sliced)