Tomato and eggplant caponata
Gluten free
Dairy free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Tomato and eggplant caponata

A gluten-free and vegan side dish made with eggplants, capers, and ground cumin. This dish is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is perfect for serving as a side during summer gatherings.

Ingredients

balsamic vinegar

balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsps

brown sugar

brown sugar

1 Tbsp

capers

capers

2 Tbsps

red pepper powder

red pepper powder

0.5 tsps

celery

celery

2 stalks

madras curry powder

madras curry powder

1 tsp

eggplant

eggplant

2 medium

fresh parsley

fresh parsley

1 large handful

garlic

garlic

1 clove

cumin

cumin

1 tsp

black pepper

black pepper

10 servings

jalapeno

jalapeno

2

kalamata olives

kalamata olives

90 ml

olive oil

olive oil

2 Tbsps

onion

onion

1 small

sea salt

sea salt

0.5 tsps

tomatoes

tomatoes

3 large

Method

  • Place the eggplant cubes in a strainer and sprinkle with the salt.
  • Let stand for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry with a clean tea towel. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, celery and garlic and saut for 5 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.Now add the tomatoes, jalapeos, cumin, curry powder and cayenne and simmer for another few minutes, stirring often. Next add the vinegar, capers, olives and brown sugar if using to the pan Continue to simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, toss in the eggplant cubes and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add the eggplant to the tomato mixture. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes and taste for seasoning.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with flatbreads or toasted pitas.

Nutrition:

90 kcal

Carbs

12 g

Fat

4 g

Protein

1 g

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