Damian's Caponata Recipe

Name: Damian's Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 md. eggplant, with skin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 lg. onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 cups diced celery; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 lg. tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1-1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 cup water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tbsp. drained capers; 1/4 cup each of green and black olives, pitted; 2 tbsp. pine nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 md. eggplant, with skin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 lg. onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups diced celery
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 lg. tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. drained capers
1/4 cup each of green and black olives, pitted
2 tbsp. pine nuts

1
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
2
Saute eggplant in hot oil.
3
When tender, remove from pan and set aside to drain on paper towels.
4
Add onion and celery to pan with a little more oil, if neccesary.
5
Saute until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
6
Return eggplant to pan.
7
Add tomato paste, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, water, salt and black pepper.
8
Cover over medium heat for 5 minutes.
9
Remove from heat and add capers, olives and pine nuts.
10
Chill until ready to serve.
11
Serve at room temperature.

462

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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: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 md. eggplant, with skin, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1 lg. onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 2 cups diced celery, and more.

Yes, Damian's Caponata 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.

Damian's Caponata

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