Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

This all-purpose dish, with its bright, bold flavors, is great as an appetizer or as a relish for grilled chicken. Or try it in Sicilian Tilapia.

Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large eggplants (about 1 pound each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sauté eggplant and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, olives, wine, walnuts, raisins, tomato paste, vinegar, capers, and salt and pepper. Stir and cook, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in parsley and serve with matzo crackers. Serves 12.

"Relish the Holiday," April 2006.
Nutritional Information
Per (1/2-cup) serving: 130 calories, 7g fat, 2g prot., 12g carbs., 4g fiber, 240mg sodium.



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