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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Featured Quizzes
Cubed Eggplant With Capers & Olives
If eggplant Parmesan is the only way you know how to prepare this versatile vegetable, it's time for something different. This Italian antipasto can be served also as a side dish. Serve hot or cold, and garnish with slices of lemon.
At a glance
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Makes
6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large eggplant, cut into small cubes
- 1 onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1-2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2-3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 tbsp. tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp. water, more if needed
- 3-4 tbsp. capers, rinsed
- 12 pitted black olives, chopped
- 6 stuffed green olives, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp. wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, to garnish
Methods/steps
- A large, nonstick skillet with a cover works best for this recipe.
- Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant and cook until it begins to get soft. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Heat remaining tbsp. of olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until onion is golden.
- Add celery, tomato sauce, and a few tbsp. of water. Cover and let steam for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if necessary.
- Return eggplant to pan, add capers, and olives.
- Heat the vinegar with the sugar and add to eggplant mixture.
- Salt and pepper to taste, and simmer gently for another 10-15 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Additional Tips
Ready in 45 min
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