Basic ingredients:

• 50ml olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 green peppers cut up
• 2 cloves of garlic crushed

• salt and pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 6 tomatoes peeled and chopped
• 1 courgette sliced
• 1 aubergine

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a strong earthenware casserole dish and sauté the onion, garlic and green pepper for about 5 mins then add the aubergine and continue frying for another 5 mins over a low heat

2. Add tomatoes and courgette, season with salt and pepper and add the oregano - cover and continue fryng for a further 15 mins over a medium to low heat

3. Remove from the heat when the vegetables are well cooked - can be served hot or cold

 

• Non-vegetarians can add ready cooked pieces of chicken or tinned tuna to use as a main dish or accompany with a fried egg
• If serving cold a little fresh lemon juice adds flavour