Okie Style Ratatouille

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil             
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cups peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 28-oz. can peeled tomatoes with juice, chopped)
• 1¾ cup sliced okra, stems removed
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped
• 3 small zucchinis, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large skillet sauté onion in the olive oil.
2. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaf.
5. Serve warm over quinoa or brown rice or chill and serve as an appetizer.