Eggplant Caponata

Caponata is a relish-like eggplant salad that's a classic Italian appetizer. Its other characteristic ingredients include fresh tomatoes, celery, and olives. Serve on fresh bread or slices of Italian bread that have been baked until crisp (bruschetta) for a first course before serving a pasta dinner.

Eggplant Caponata

Caponata is a relish-like eggplant salad that's a classic Italian appetizer. Its other characteristic ingredients include fresh tomatoes, celery, and olives.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Caponata, eggplant salad, how to make Caponata

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 6 to 8

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants about ¾ pound each
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 2 to 3 clove garlic minced
• 2 medium celery stalks diced
• 1 pound ripe juicy tomatoes, finely diced
• ½ cup chopped black or green olives
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons capers optional
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano optional
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Fresh or crisp bread for serving

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the eggplants on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until they collapse, about 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and chop fine.
• Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and sauté over moderate heat until translucent. Add the garlic and celery and continue to sauté until the onion is lightly browned.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the eggplant, onion mixture, reserved olive oil, and all the remaining ingredients (except the bread, of course) and stir together.
• Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herb of choice and serve with slices of fresh or grilled bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories: 89;  Total fat: 4g;  Protein: 1g;  Carbs 11g; Sodium: 110mg

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