Todd's Ratatouille (ra-tat-too-ee)

1/2 c. olive oil
1 lg. onion, diced into large pieces
1 lg. garlic clove, cut in half
1 pkg. of sweet chorizo(omit to make vegetarian)
1 med. eggplant, cut into 1 in. chunks
1 lg. green pepper, cut in 1 in. chunks
3 med. zucchini, cut in 1 in. slices
1/2 c. water
1 T. salt
2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. sugar
2 lg. tomatoes, cut in wedges

In large saucepot over med. heat, in hot olive oil, cook onion, chorizo, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Discard garlic. Add eggplant and green pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in zuccini, water, salt, oregano, and sugar, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to med-low; cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato wedges; heat through, serve hot over couscous.