Caponatina - Eggplant Appetizer Recipe

Name: Caponatina - Eggplant Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste; 2/3 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and diced; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and minced; 1/3 cup pitted green olives, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; olive oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and minced
1/3 cup pitted green olives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
olive oil (for frying)

1
In sauce pan saute' onions and garlic in 3-4 tablespoons oil.
2
Add paste, sugar, salt, and vinegar and simmer 8-10 minutes. Add water, cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
3
Fry eggplant cubes until browned. Add to sauce. Add celery, carrot, olives, and capers to frying pan with some additional oil if necessary. Fry about 5 minutes. Add to eggplant-sauce mixture.
4
Cover pot and simmer slowly about 1/2 hour. Add some pepper if desired.
5
Remove from heat and cool. Garnish with raisins or sliced hard cooked egg slices. Serve at room temperature with crusty Italian bread slices or crackers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced, 0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste, 2/3 cup water, and more.

Yes, Caponatina - Eggplant Appetizer falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caponatina - Eggplant Appetizer

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