EGGPLANT CAPONATA

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Freeze a batch of this tangy relish for a spur-of-the-moment starter over crostini or a main event with pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggplants (2 1/4 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onions, raisins, pine nuts, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar; cook, stirring, until tomato paste is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, vinegar, and 2/3 cup water.
  • Cover, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thick, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and more sugar, as desired. Serve caponata warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

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This recipe is a must-try. The caponata is delicious and it's so easy to make.


Ma Abir
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I love this recipe. It's so easy to make and the caponata is always a hit.


Khadak Roka
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried.


Saith Muzammil
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I highly recommend this recipe. The caponata is flavorful and delicious.


chinchiya woods
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the caponata is delicious.


Ifada Emmanuel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sbonelo Jom
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This is my favorite caponata recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Shittu Sodiq
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


DANIEL JOEL
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This recipe is a winner! The eggplant is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kathy Weimer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the caponata turned out delicious. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit!


Steve Gell
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I loved this recipe! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ZARNIAZ KHAN 2614
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This was a great recipe. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


shamas rasul
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This recipe is amazing! The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Roman Cruz
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can enjoy it all week long.


Rupom Raj
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This was my first time making caponata and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ree Na
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Amanda Barnes
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a perfect meal.


Cleriscat Wilguershon
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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