Recipe Details
Ingredients
-
1eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
-
salt to taste
-
¼cupolive oil, divided
-
1cupfinely chopped celery
-
1mediumonion, finely chopped
-
1clovegarlic, minced
-
1 ½cupscanned plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
-
12green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
-
1 ½tablespoonsdrained capers
-
1tablespoontomato paste
-
1teaspoonminced oregano
-
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
-
2teaspoonswhite sugar
-
1teaspoonsalt
-
ground black pepper to taste
-
2teaspoonsminced fresh parsley, or to taste
Cooking Directions
-
Toss eggplant with salt and place in a colander set over a bowl. Let sit, about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
-
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
-
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
-
Stir in celery mixture, tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until caponata is thickened, about 15 minutes.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
-
Season caponata with vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe16 | |
| Calories54 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g |
5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g |
3% |
| Sodium 297mg |
13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g |
2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
7% |
| Total Sugars 2g |
|
| Protein 1g |
2% |
| Vitamin C 5mg |
5% |
| Calcium 20mg |
2% |
| Iron 1mg |
3% |
| Potassium 179mg |
4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Dish Photos
