Instructions:
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large pot. Add the eggplant and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring. Add ⅓ of the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, add 2 tbsp. olive oil, zucchini, and yellow squash. Sauté for 5 minutes, add another ⅓ of the garlic, season, and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer with the eggplant.
- Add 2 tbsp. olive oil to the pot, followed by the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 7 minutes, then add the remaining garlic, season, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, ⅔ of the basil, and all the cooked vegetables back to the pot. Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the remaining basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with goat cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.
*Serves approximately 6-8 portions.