Sicilian eggplant caponata

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Eggplant; large Salt and Pepper to taste
Cooking Oil
2mediumsOnions; chopped
2Garlic Cloves; crushed
3Celery Stalks; chopped
1Can Italian Plum Tomatoes 1 lb can
10Green Olives; pitted and quartered
3tablespoonsPine Nuts
¼cupCapers; large
¼cupWine vinegar
2tablespoonsSugar

Directions

Wash eggplant. Do not peel, Cut into 1" cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Fry in heated oil until tender. Take out and set aside. Saute onion in the same oil until tender. Add garlic, celery, tomatoes, and olives. Cook slowly for 10 minutes. Add eggplant, pine nuts and capers. Heat vinegar and stir in sugar. Add to vegetable mixture.

Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes longer. Serve chilled as an appetizer or relish.