Ingredients

large eggplant, chopped in to 1-inch cubes

2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut in 1-inch pieces

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 pounds tomatoes, chopped

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 bay leaves

1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and transfer to a nonreactive large baking dish. Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally 1 1/4 hours until vegetables are very tender and a sauce forms in the pan. Makes 8 servings.