EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CAPONATA

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Another form of bruschetta, this is a great low calorie and healthy appetizer. Serve bruschetta-style, on toasted French bread and topped with Parmesan cheese. Caponata can be frozen in resealable bags or in pint jars.

Provided by CDKIRSHNER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (such as Hunt's®)
⅓ cup red wine
1 ½ tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant, onion, and garlic until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, red wine, and capers and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf into eggplant mixture; simmer until thickened, 30 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too thick. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 4 g

Hemant Neupane
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this caponata changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Afzal King
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This caponata is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect appetizer or side dish.


Biswash Tamang
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I've made this caponata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and tomatoes.


Ralph Baiden
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This is my new favorite caponata recipe. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love serving it with grilled fish or chicken.


Anthony Bailey
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Loved this recipe! The caponata was flavorful and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alysha Shein
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This recipe was easy to follow and the caponata turned out great! I served it with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Peshal Tamang
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I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was tender and the tomatoes were sweet and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Connie Barnard
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Eggplant and tomato caponata is a classic dish for a reason. It's flavorful, versatile, and easy to make.


exclipse
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Just made this and it is delicious! I added a little more garlic and some red pepper flakes, and it was perfect.


Jake Bray
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This caponata was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.