Eggplant Caponata Recipe
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4.6
276 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
208 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Eggplant Caponata Recipe
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Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian eggplants cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup green and black olives chopped
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat with non stick spray.
- Place eggplant pieces on the baking sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil on the eggplants. Sprinkle some salt and mix using your hands.
- Roast the eggplants in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add in diced tomatoes and red bell peppers to onions and garlic. Cook for about ten minutes until they're cooked.
- Add in cooked eggplant, chopped olives and capers. Cook for five minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with parsley and serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can also fry the eggplants instead of roasting them.
- It's possible to make this dish ahead of time. Eggplant caponata can be served warm, cold or at room temperature.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight glass container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- To freeze caponata, transfer it into an airtight container and freeze for up to three months. To serve, thaw either in the fridge or microwave and heat in a pan over medium heat. Serve with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1161mg
(48%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
228IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1161mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
276 reviews
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