Caponata (Eggplant Appetizer)

Caponata (Eggplant Appetizer) Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Unpeeled eggplant, cut in>>>	8 Med. ripe Italian tomatoes>>
3/4 3/4" cubes.	Pureed to make 2 c. puree.
1 tb Kosher salt	1/4 c Red wine vinegar
1/2 c Olive oil	2 tb Sugar
1 c Coarsely diced onion	1/2 ts Minced garlic
4 Med. sweet red peppers cut>>	1/4 c Pitted,sliced,black olives
Into 3/4" squares (2 1/2 c.)	3 tb Capers (smallest available)
1 c Celery, coarse dice	Salt and ground black pepper

Instructions for Caponata (Eggplant Appetizer)

Sprinkle the eggplant withh the coarse salt and toss the cubes. Let them drain in a colander for 1/2 hr., then pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat olive oil in a 12" skillet and saute onion, peppers, and celery over med. high heat for 5 min., stirring. Add the eggplant and toss for another 5 min. Add the tomato puree, winer vinegar, sugar, and garlic and stir for 2 min. longer. In the skillet (if its ovenproof) or baking dish, bake the caponata, uncovered for 20 min. Add the olives and capers and stir well. Bake 15 min. more, or until most of liquid has evaporated. Cool the caponata, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for 24 hrs. before serving. Caponata will keep for at least a week in the fridge, or 6 mos. frozen. Yield: about 6 cups From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Main Ingredient: VegetablesCuisine: Uncategorized

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