EGGPLANT CAPONATA

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Freeze a batch of this tangy relish for a spur-of-the-moment starter over crostini or a main event with pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggplants (2 1/4 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions, raisins, pine nuts, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar; cook, stirring, until tomato paste is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, vinegar, and 2/3 cup water.
  • Cover, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thick, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and more sugar, as desired. Serve caponata warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

Josephine Khasoa
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The caponata was flavorful and had a great texture. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste. Other than that, it was perfect!


huzaifa huzaifa
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I had a great time making this caponata. It was my first time cooking with eggplant, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to work with. The caponata turned out beautifully, and the flavors were amazing. I served it over pasta, and it was


Meesam Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The caponata is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


ItzNathan
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I absolutely love this eggplant caponata recipe! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is perfect. I especially appreciate the use of fresh herbs and spices, which really elevate the dish. I've made this recipe several times now, and i


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