Eggplant Parmigiana Caponata



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
40 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupolive oil, divided
  • 1eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2red bell peppers, chopped
  • 8slicesmozzarella cheese
  • 1smallonion, chopped
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1(16 ounce) canstewed tomatoes, with juice
  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh basil
  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh oregano
  • ¼cupbalsamic vinegar
  • ¼cupred wine vinegar
  • ½cupbrown sugar
  • 8tablespoonstomato paste
  • 8anchovy fillets, chopped (Optional)
  • 3tablespoonscapers, chopped
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • 1teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Saute eggplant until each piece becomes saturated with oil. Use eggplant to line the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish. Saute the red peppers until tender, and layer over eggplant in casserole dish. Top with mozzarella.

    Heat remaining olive oil, and cook onions and garlic until lightly browned and caramelized. Stir in stewed tomatoes, basil, and oregano and simmer 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add anchovy fillets, if using, and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the mozzarella cheese in the casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of sauce.

    Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    481 Calories
    35g Fat
    30g Carbs
    14g Protein

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