French Ratatouille

Name: French Ratatouille
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound eggplant ((about 1 large) halved or quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices ); 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 pound Onion ((about 2 medium) thinly sliced ); 6 large garlic cloves (thinly sliced); 1 pound mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange or green, cut into slices about 1/2 inch wide); 1 pound zucchini ((about 2 large) halved or quartered and sliced about 1/2 inch thick); 1 can San Marzano tomatoes (28 oz can) (or 1 lb fresh ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped); 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp fresh thyme ((or 1 tsp dried)); 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano ((or 1/2 tsp dried)); 2 strips of lemon peel; Salt and Freshly ground pepper (to taste); 4 tbsp fresh basil (or parsley, for garnish)