Protean Ratatouille (Mf)

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Vegetarian

2/3	c	Extra virgin olive oil
4		Red bell peppers; cored, seeded and cut into fine julienne
2		Onions; finely sliced
2	lb	Egg plant; scrubbed clean
4		Cloves garlic; finely sliced
28	oz	Plum tomatoes; drained and chopped, or 8 vine ripened tomatoes, peeled and seeded and chopped
1	ts	Dried thyme or sprigs of fresh thyme
2	md	Zucchini; scrubbed clean, 1 pound
2	md	Yellow squash; scrubbed clean, 1 pound
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper