Sauté garlic, onion, celery and green pepper in hot oil in a
skillet for about 5 minutes.
Add mushrooms and sauté 1 minute longer.
Add eggplant slices to
skillet, stirring well for an additional 5 minutes.
Add seasonings and tomatoes.
Cover and heat to simmering.
Place in an oiled shallow casserole dish.
Sprinkle cheese over eggplant and place, covered, in a preheated
oven (350 degrees) for 20 minutes.
Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and
golden.