Ruth’s Eggplant Caponata


Ruth's Eggplant Caponata


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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Additional Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins

Servings:
12

Yield:
12 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1poundJapanese or other small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1teaspoondried oregano
  • ¼teaspoonground cinnamon
  • ¼teaspoonground allspice
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • ½teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1(14.5 ounce) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1cupwater
  • ⅓cupdry red wine
  • 1bay leaf
  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar
  • 3tablespoonscapers, drained
  • 2tablespoonsred wine vinegar

  • Directions

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper, stirring frequently, until onion is slightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.

    Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes, water, wine, and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring frequently, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thickened, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, capers, and vinegar. Let cool 30 minutes, then discard bay leaf. Serve at room temperature or chilled.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    60 Calories
    2g Fat
    8g Carbs
    1g Protein

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