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Eggplant Caponata Recipe
This eggplant caponata is a tangy, mouthwatering blend of sautéed veggies and Sicilian ingredients. The first bite will transport you across the world!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp oil olive or avocado, divded
- 2 large eggplants (about 4 cups) diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 large tomatoes (about 2 cups) diced
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt adjust to preference
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 3 tbsp of oil. Add the diced eggplant and sauté until it is cooked through and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, and cook until they are softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste, sugar, and red wine vinegar. Season the mixture to taste with salt and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and the sauce has thickened.
- Add the cooked eggplant back in. Toss everything together and cook for another few minutes, just until it's all incorporated. Sprinkle with the fresh basil and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.