Pepper And Tomato Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ripe tomatoes
6 red and yellow bell peppers
1/4 c. oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt
1 Tbsp. chopped oregano
2 to 3 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Plunge the tomatoes and peppers into boiling water for 10 seconds.
Drain and peel.
Chop the tomatoes; seed and slice the peppers.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and onion and saute until clear; do not let them brown. Add the pepper slices and salt to taste.
Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and oregano.
Cover.
Reduce heat; cook slowly 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the basil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.