Tuesday, August 7, 2012

CSA RECIPE Eggplant Caponata


Eggplant Caponata


Ingredients:
 1 large eggplant, unpeeled,cut in 1/2 inch cubes 
1 large onion, chopped 
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 
6 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 large can crushed tomatoes) 
1/2 cup chopped green olives 
3 cloves minced garlic 
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 
1/3 cup red wine vinegar 
1 teaspoon sea salt 
3 tablespoons sugar 
1 tablespoon fresh oregano 
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil 
1 tablespoon capers, chopped 

Directions:
 1 Combine all ingredients in a large enameled or stainless steel pot.
2 Bring to a healthy simmer, stirring occasionally.
3 You can cook this over low heat uncovered for about an hour, or cover it and cook it over very low heat for several hours.
4 The slow stewing method blends the flavors very nicely, and the caponata is great reheated.
5 Serve with garlic bread or croistini.
6 If you decide to freeze this, it will stay for 2 months.

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