Eggplant Caponata
Jul 29, 2020
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ lb of eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1/2” cubes
- 5 tbsp of olive oil1 spanish onion, cubed2 large garlic cloves, chopped1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes Italian style
- 3 tbsp of red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp of drained capers
- 1/3 cup of chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp of red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp of thymeSalt and pepper
Directions
Add 2 tbsp of olive oil into pan on medium-high heat.
When oil is hot, add eggplant cubes into pan and ½ tsp of sea salt and cook for 10-12 minutes or until eggplant is golden brown. Transfer to a bowl when done.
Add 2 tbsp of olive oil into pan on medium-high heat. Add cubed onion and sprinkle red pepper flakes, mix thoroughly. Cook onion for 8-10 min until onion is golden brown. Add onions to bowl with eggplant.
Add 1 tbsp of olive oil into pan on medium-high heat. Add the diced garlic and thyme to pan for 1 min. Then add the diced tomatoes and bring sauce to a boil. Add capers and red wine vinegar let sauce simmer for 10-15 min.
The sauce should be chunky when done.
Add the sauce to the eggplants and onions, mix thoroughly. Mix in pine nuts and roughly chopped basil leaves.
Enjoy!
Gambino Winery
Nestled off the coast of the Italian mainland, on the beautiful island of Sicily, you'll find our stunning gem- the Gambino Winery. Perched on the side of Mt Etna, an active volcano overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the unique climate and soil conditions of this picturesque location is the perfect setting to produce the world's most exquisite wines.
Pair with: Feu D'o Bianco
Grape: Grillo
Finish: Fresh citrus, pleasant acidity
Aroma: Melon, pineapple, ripepeach
Serve at: 55-58 °F