Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Name: Eggplant Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more if needed; 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/3 cup white-wine vinegar; 1/3 cup water; Coarse salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more if needed
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
Coarse salt

1
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium-high.
2
Add onion, raisins, pine nuts, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Add tomato paste, cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar; cook, stirring, until tomato paste is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add eggplant, vinegar, and the water.
5
Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
6
Season with salt and more sugar (up to 1 tablespoon), as desired.
7
Caponata can be refrigerated up to 5 days in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing.
8
Caponata also freezes well.
9
If you like, double the recipe and serve half immediately; freeze the rest up to 2 months in an airtight container.
10
Bring to room temperature or reheat over low before serving.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons golden raisins, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 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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