Mediterranean Vegetables

== Ingredients ==
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tsp minced garlic
* 1 cup coarsely chopped onions
* 1 small fennel bulb, cut into ½-inch strips (about 2½ cups; chop and reserve fronds)
* 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
* 1 large carrot, cut on diagonal into ½-inch slices
* ¼ lb white mushrooms, halved
* 1½ cups coarsely chopped plum tomatoes
* ⅓ cup pitted oil-cured black olives
* 1½ tsp dried basil leaves
* 1½ tsp dried oregano leaves
* 1 tsp salt or to taste
* ¼ tsp cinnamon
* ⅛ tsp freshly ground pepper
* 1 to 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
== Directions ==
# In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
# Add garlic and onions and cook, stirring often, until just browned, about 5 minutes.
# Add fennel bulb, bell pepper, carrot, mushrooms, tomatoes, , basil, oregano, salt, cinnamon and pepper.
# Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
# Add vinegar, stir well and cook 1 minute.
# Serve over couscous if desired, and garnish with reserved fennel fronds. 
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