Ratatouille - The Veggie Fairy Team

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 4 Tblsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 4-6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 bunch basil, tied in a bouquet with kitchen twine
• a pinch of dried chile flakes
• 2 sweet peppers, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 3 medium summer squash or zucchini cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 6 basil leaves chopped
• salt and pepper