EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CAPONATA

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Another form of bruschetta, this is a great low calorie and healthy appetizer. Serve bruschetta-style, on toasted French bread and topped with Parmesan cheese. Caponata can be frozen in resealable bags or in pint jars.

Provided by CDKIRSHNER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes (such as Hunt's®)
⅓ cup red wine
1 ½ tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant, onion, and garlic until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, red wine, and capers and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf into eggplant mixture; simmer until thickened, 30 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too thick. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 4 g

Angela Ware
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This is one of my favorite caponata recipes. The eggplant is cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes and capers add a nice tangy flavor.


Q Gibson
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I made this caponata for the first time last night, and it was amazing! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Heather Craig
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This recipe is so easy to follow, and the end result is delicious. I love the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and capers.


BM
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I've made this caponata several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.


mowhar hariir
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the eggplant is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zep E
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I made this caponata for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Indra Prasad Ghimire
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This caponata is so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the eggplant and tomatoes cook together. It's the perfect dish to serve with grilled chicken or fish.


thethiny Main
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I've been making this caponata for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to serve as an appetizer or side dish.


Cristiano Azevedo
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This is one of my favorite caponata recipes. The eggplant is cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes and capers add a nice tangy flavor.


Marry Jessica
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I made this caponata for the first time last night, and it was amazing! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonaeid Khan Ovi
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This recipe is so easy to follow, and the end result is delicious. I love the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and capers.


Ozuo Damian
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I've made this caponata several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.


Md Joynul
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This caponata was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.