Eggplant Caponata

Sweet and Sour Eggplant Condiment
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 c Eggplant, peeled and medium dice about 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 c Canola or other vegetable oil
  • 2 c Onion, small dice about 1 medium onion
  • 2 c Celery, small dice about 4-5 stalks
  • 1 ea Garlic clove, minced or paste
  • 1/4 c Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/2 c White Wine
  • 1/4 c White or Golden Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 c Golden Raisins
  • 1 t Fresh Thyme, Finely Chopped
  • 2 t Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F Convection or 375F Conventional.
  • Toss the eggplant and 3/4 cup of oil and place on a baking sheet (using foil or parchment paper will make clean up a little easier).
  • Roast eggplant for 25-30 minutes or until well caramelized. Stir frequently.
  • Heat a shallow saucepot or rondeau on medium and add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil, onions and celery then sauté for 15 minutes or until soft. Stir frequently
  • Once the celery and onion are soft add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add vinegar, salt and raisins and saute for 15 minutes.
  • Finish the dish with fresh thyme.
Keyword Eggplant, Garlic