Eggplant Caponata

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    198 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant caponata is a simple appetizer that features roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and olives seasoned with red wine vinegar, capers, and fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large eggplant seeded and cut into ½” cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14 ounces can of diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup olives pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning.
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Place the cubed eggplant on the baking sheet and drizzle over 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. 
  3. Roast the eggplant for 18-20 minutes, or until it is fork tender. 
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Next add the celery and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. 
  5. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. 
  6. Next add the tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, sugar, parsley, and italian seasoning. Stir to combine. 
  7. Add the eggplant to the tomato sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  8. While this caponata is delicious hot, it is most often served at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 232mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Sodium 232mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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