Classic Ratatouille: My Favourite Rustic Vegetable Medley

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant, diced (about 1 lb or 450g)
• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced (about 1 lb or 450g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped (or one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes, 400g)
• ¼ cup olive oil (60ml)
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped)
• 1 tsp dried basil (or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for serving