Vegetable Ratatouille

150 g onion
300-400 g aubergines or
courgettes
300 g peppers
200 g canned tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 pinch thyme
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon oil
Salt
Pepper

Peel and slice the onions, finely chop the garlic and place
everything in a 2-litre microwaveable container with the oil.
Cover and cook at 750 W for 3 minutes.
Wash the vegetables and dice the aubergines or courgettes,
de-seed the peppers and cut them into strips, then tip
everything in the container. Add the bay leaf and mix well to
combine the flavours. Cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes
at 750 W.
Add the diced tomatoes and continue cooking as above for a
further 5-8 minutes. Add the thyme, salt and pepper and stir well.
An extra special touch:
If you like spicy flavours, add chilli and a few pieces of crumbled
sausage.