-
2 pounds
eggplant, peeled or not as you please, slice lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
-
3 tablespoons
olive oil
-
1 small
yellow onion, chopped
-
5 cloves
garlic, roasted
-
1/2 cup
celery, diced
-
1 14 ounce can
tomatoes, chopped
-
2 tablespoons
capers, rinsed
-
3 tablespoons
pine nuts, toasted
-
2 tablespoons
golden raisins or currants
-
1/3 cup
Kalamata olives, chopped
-
2 tablespoons
light brown sugar
-
1/3 cup
red wine vinegar
-
kosher salt and red pepper flakes
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Remove, coarsely chop, and reserve.
- In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, roasted garlic, and celery until softened but not brown, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the capers, pine nuts, raisins, olives, brown sugar, and vinegar. Over medium heat, cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the eggplant and season to your taste with the salt and red pepper flakes. Serve at room temperature. Can be stored, covered, in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
From www.foodily.com with permission. © 2010-2012 Foodily.com, Inc.
For more recipes go to
Foodily.com