4 slices bacon
1 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 med. eggplant, pared and cubed
2 sm. tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. soy sauce
Dash of basil, black pepper and oregano
Salt to taste

Cook bacon until crisp; drain, set aside. Saute green pepper, celery, onion and garlic in drippings over low heat 20 minutes until soft. Add eggplant, cook 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, soy sauce, basil, black pepper and oregano. Simmer 10 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Add salt if needed. Crumble bacon over top. 4-6 servings.