Ruth's Eggplant Caponata

4.4
(10)
9 Reviews
2 Photos

A flavorful blend of veggies and spices, perfect served with crunchy French bread.

Submitted by RuthE
Updated on June 19, 2020
Tested by
Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen
The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself.
Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pound Japanese or other small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup water

  • ⅓ cup dry red wine

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper, stirring frequently, until onion is slightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes, water, wine, and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring frequently, until eggplant is tender and mixture is thickened, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, capers, and vinegar. Let cool 30 minutes, then discard bay leaf. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

60 Calories
2g Fat
8g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 176mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.