Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Name: Eggplant Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium globe eggplants, in 1/2 to 1 inch cubes; 1 Vidalia onion, diced, in 1/2 inch dice; 1 cup celery, diced, 1/2 inch dice; 14 ounces can crushed tomatoes; 2 ounces capers; 1/4 cup pignoli nuts; 4 tablespoons wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; olive oil; 2 pounds Sicilian green olives, smashed, pitted, and torn into pieces

Servings: persons

2 medium globe eggplants, in 1/2 to 1 inch cubes
1 Vidalia onion, diced, in 1/2 inch dice
1 cup celery, diced, 1/2 inch dice
14 ounces can crushed tomatoes
2 ounces capers
1/4 cup pignoli nuts
4 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
olive oil
2 pounds Sicilian green olives, smashed, pitted, and torn into pieces

1
In a large frying pan, cook eggplant cubes in olive oil and a little water until soft. Use low heat. The eggplant should not brown.
2
Transfer cooked eggplant to a large saucepan. Cook onion in the frying pan vacated by the eggplant until soft. Add onions to eggplant.
3
Add tomatoes and celery to eggplant mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4
Dissolve sugar in wine vinegar. Remove saucepan from heat, add the vinegar/sugar solution, capers, pignoli, and olives.
5
Stir and salt to taste. Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium globe eggplants, in 1/2 to 1 inch cubes, 1 Vidalia onion, diced, in 1/2 inch dice, 1 cup celery, diced, 1/2 inch dice, 14 ounces can crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Eggplant 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.

Eggplant Caponata

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