1mediumbell pepperstemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
1medium tomatochopped
2cupssliced white button mushroomschopped
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
½teaspoondried thymeor 1 tablespoon fresh
¼teaspoondried basilor ¾ teaspoon fresh
½teaspoonsalt
⅕teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to turn brown, about 30 seconds.
Add the eggplant, squash, bell pepper, tomato, and mushrooms. Season with balsamic vinegar, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are soft.
Notes
You can add onions, sautéed in the oil, before the vegetables.Bell peppers can range from red to yellow or orange; each will give off its sweet flavor when cooked into the sauce.