Recipe of Eggplant Caponata - Food Recipes

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EGGPLANT CAPONATA

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Low-fat

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 Medium eggplants 1/2 c Vegetable stock 2 Onions, sliced 1 c Diced celery 3/4 c Tomato puree 1/2 c Vinegar 2 tb Sugar 2 tb Capers 4 tb Raisins or currants, plumped In hot water Salt & pepper Preheat oven to 400F. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and prick with a fork. Bake until tender but not mushy, about 35-45 minutes. When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, remove the peel and dice the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a strainer or drainer. In a large saute pan over moderate heat, bring the stock to a boil. Add the onions and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the celery and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, vinegar, and sugar, and simmer a few minutes. Stir in ther eserved eggplant, capers, and raisins and warm through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. This can be made a few days ahead of time. Bring to room temperature for serving, check seasoning, and add vinegar and salt if desired. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -