EGGPLANT CAPONATA CROSTINI

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The tangy relish that tops these crostini is very versatile -- it also works as a quick pasta sauce or sandwich spread. The recipe was adapted from "Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast."Also try:Crostini with Tuna and White Bean Puree, Crostini with Fresh Ricotta and Grilled Radicchio

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more if needed
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt
8 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices baguette
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, raisins, pine nuts, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; cook stirring occasionally, until onion has softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, cocoa powder, and sugar; cook, stirring, until tomato paste is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, vinegar, and 1/3 cup water.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thick, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and more sugar (up to 1 tablespoon), as desired.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush both sides bread with olive oil. Grill, turning once, until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Top grilled bread with caponata; garnish with basil leaves. Caponata can be refrigerated up to 5 days in an airtight container; let cool completely before storing.

Bhutto Khan
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This is now my go-to eggplant recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Chhayanth Upadhyay
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5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


GAMING RONY
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This recipe was a hit at my last party. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect crispy vessel for it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Monseratt Vazquez
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant, but the caponata was so flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bexultan Duisenbai
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the caponata was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Noah King
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I'm always looking for new eggplant recipes, and this one was a winner. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect crispy vessel for it. I'll be making this again soon.


Jagu Dada
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for a party and it was a hit. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Augustus Kilburg
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I love eggplant caponata, and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the crostini, which added a nice crunch to the dish.


Irfan Irfan
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5 stars! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the caponata was the perfect topping. I served it with a side of salad and it was a hit with my family.


fahim Ridoy
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This recipe was a hit at my last party. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect crispy vessel for it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Diane Kerchmar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant, but the caponata was so flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Umar Idris
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This was a great recipe! I made it for dinner last night and my family loved it. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the caponata was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Haroonkhan ahmed
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I'm always looking for new eggplant recipes, and this one was a winner. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect crispy vessel for it. I'll be making this again soon.


Abeer Atif
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I made it for a party and it was a hit. The caponata was flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Nawaz
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I love eggplant caponata, and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were well-balanced and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the crostini, which added a nice crunch to the dish.


Marisol Hernandez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the caponata was the perfect topping. I served it with a side of salad and it was a hit with my family.


Thabile Patience Manzini
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I've never been a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The caponata was so flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I'll be making this again for sure!


Sadam Khan
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This was an incredible dish! The flavors were just perfect, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.