Eggplant caponata 1 (poor man's caviar)

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Eggplant, unpeeled & cubed
¼cupGreen pepper
4ouncesMushrooms and stems, drained
cupOlive oil
Salt/pepper
¼cupWater
¼cupCapers
1mediumOnion, chopped
¼cupCelery, chopped
2Garlic cloves, minced
6ouncesTomato paste
½teaspoonOregano
½cupStuffed green olives
2tablespoonsWine or cider vinegar

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Pour into a 2 quart glass casserole, cover with lid. Mix well and microwave for 10-12 minutes. Stir again and microwave a few minutes more until eggplant is tender. Serve as appetizer on crackers, chips, or Italian bread cut thin.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Paula <demoness@...> on Sep 16, 1998