Eggplant Spread Recipe (Baklazhannaia Ikra)

lbs eggplant (peeled and diced)

bell peppers (preferably red, yellow, or orange, diced)

to 3 medium carrots (grated)

medium onion (finely diced)

medium tomatoes

salt (or to taste)

black pepper (or to taste)

Canola oil or extra light olive oil to sauté