This Sicilian dish of eggplant, tomatoes, capers, pine nuts and basil is usually served as a side dish or relish. It also makes a tasty appetizer spread for crackers, pita triangles or toasted Italian bread slices. Photo credit: Joanne Bruno from Eats Well with Others.
15m
PREP TIME
45m
COOK TIME
46
CALORIES
15
INGREDIENTS
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This Sicilian dish of eggplant, tomatoes, capers, pine nuts and basil is usually served as a side dish or relish. It also makes a tasty appetizer spread for crackers, pita triangles or toasted Italian bread slices. Photo credit: Joanne Bruno from Eats Well with Others.
15m
PREP TIME
45m
COOK TIME
46
CALORIES
15
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 12 (1/4 cup) Servings
- 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel eggplant; halve lengthwise. Place on rack in shallow baking pan. Bake 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 3 minutes or until translucent. Add eggplant and remaining ingredients, except tomatoes. Cook on medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally
- 3 Stir in tomatoes. Cool slightly; serve at room temperature
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)
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Ingredients 12 (1/4 cup) Servings
- 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add Root Beer Concentrate; mix well.
- 2 Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until well blended after each addition and frequently scraping sides and bottom of bowl.
- 3 Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Make Ahead Tip: Caponata can be prepared up to 5 days ahead. Store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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