Eggplant (Aubergine) Caponata Recipe

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Caponata
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Directions:

  1. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large saute pan (as the eggplant will soak it up).
  2. Brown the eggplant in the oil in small batches.
  3. Set aside in a stainless steel bowl.
  4. Note: the eggplant is usually cooked with the skin on it adds color to the dish, however if you find the skin to be particularly tough or stringy you can peel the eggplant and cook it skinned.
  5. Heat more oil.
  6. Sauté peppers until soft.
  7. Add sautéed peppers to bowl with the eggplant.
  8. Cook onions and garlic until onions are tender.
  9. Add brown sugar and vinegar and cook 2 minutes more.
  10. Add tomato puree and green olives and cook until you have a thick, brown sweet-and-sour sauce.
  11. Pour sauce over eggplant and peppers and toss to coat.
  12. Add capers, anchovies and herbs, and mix well.
  13. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature with slices of crusty Italian bread.
  15. Also excellent served hot on top of pasta or chilled and served as a salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 267.23 Kcal (1119 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.84g 11%
Sodium 1153.71mg 48%
Potassium 636.99mg 14%
Total Carbs 49.85g 17%
Sugars 39.49g 158%
Dietary Fiber 7.77g 31%
Protein 3.34g 7%
Vitamin C 34.5mg 58%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 95mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.09 Kcal (314 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.92g 11%
Sodium 324.19mg 48%
Potassium 178.99mg 14%
Total Carbs 14.01g 17%
Sugars 11.1g 158%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 31%
Protein 0.94g 7%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 58%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 26.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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