For the Vegetables

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 whole zucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound mushrooms
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
• parmesan cheese (optional