Caponata I

A savory and delicious dish made with eggplant, pine nuts and tasty kalamata olives.

183 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	eggplant	cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4	cup	olive oil, extra-virgin	more, if necessary
2	each	garlic cloves	mashed
1	medium	red onion	peeled cut in half, and sliced
2	cups	celery	sliced
2	cups	tomatoes	ripe paste eg. Roma, chopped
3	each	bay leaves	(or more) (break dried leaves in 2 or 3 pieces; finely chop leaves after, fresh removing petiole & midrib
2	tablespoons	red wine vinegar	or more to taste
2	tablespoons	capers	small or large ones chopped
1/2	cup	kalamata olives	pitted, or other brine-cured olives coarsely chopped
1	x	salt
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground
1/4	cup	basil	fresh sliced thinly at the last minute
3	tablespoons	pine nuts	toasted or chopped walnuts
1	x	parsley leaves	chopped fresh

Directions

Place the eggplant cubes in a colander and sprinkle them generously with salt. Let stand at least 1/2 hour; rinse well under cold water, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Gradually add the eggplant, stirring constantly. Add more oil as needed to keep the eggplant from sticking.

As soon as all the eggplant is in the pan, gradually add the garlic, onion and celery. Cook until hot through but not browned, keeping the heat as high as possible. Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaves, vinegar, capers, and olives. Mix well and lower the heat to simmer.

Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and the flavor is well developed.

Season the caponata with salt, pepper, and additional vinegar as needed. Add basil leaves, nuts, and parsley. Serve hot, at room temperature, or chilled.

Variation: Add chopped anchovies, chunks of fish or shellfish, ham, Italian sausage, or other cooked meat to the vegetables in the last few minutes of cooking time.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 324g

Amount per Serving

Calories 183 61% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 118mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	29%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 4.0g	7%

Vitamin A	14%		Vitamin C	26%
Calcium	5%		Iron	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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