Fabulous Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Name: Fabulous Eggplant Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup fresh tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup green olives, chopped; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons capers; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 bunch parsley, stemmed and chopped; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 bunch parsley, stemmed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Put 1 inch oil in deep pot or large skillet over medium high heat. In batches, add eggplant and fry, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 10 - 12 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with salt.
2
Drain all but 1/4 cup oil and return to medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 15 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until lightly caramelized, 3 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium. Add next 7 ingredients and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes break down, 15 minutes. Turn off heat, Stir in pine nuts, parsley, lemon juice and eggplant. Cool to room temperature, serve with crostini.

680

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Protein

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 3 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fabulous 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.

Fabulous Eggplant Caponata

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