Ratatouille Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant about 1 12 lb
• 34 tsp salt
• 12 c extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small zucchini about 1 lb sliced
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes peeled and cut into 12-inch wedges
• 14 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 12 tsp hot Hungarian paprika
• 14 c chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Cut the eggplant into cubes
2. May be peeled if necessary Start cooking that in a large frypan
3. Prepare the other vegetables and add as they are ready
4. Cook all until soft or desired consistency
5. Add seasonings such as thyme tarragon and a pinch of sugar
6. Check for taste