Roasted Eggplant Caponata

roasted eggplant caponata

Sides, Small Plates, Uncategorized | September 7, 2017 | By

A roasted eggplant caponata that is simple to make and always a crowd pleaser.

I always buy eggplant this time a year as there are so many varieties available especially at local farm stands and markets. Be sure to pick fresh ones that are heavy and solid to the tap. This roasted eggplant caponata recipe really delivers a great flavor that goes well as side dish or an app. You can serve it with cucumbers to keep it really low carb or you can splurge with some lower carb pita chips shown below.

Roasted Eggplant Caponata
Serves 6
A simple fresh eggplant caponata with few ingredients.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 hr
1149 calories
85 g
0 g
91 g
14 g
13 g
1313 g
2106 g
37 g
0 g
75 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1313g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1149
Calories from Fat 800
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 91g
140%
Saturated Fat 13g
63%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 65g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2106mg
88%
Total Carbohydrates 85g
28%
Dietary Fiber 33g
132%
Sugars 37g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A
68%
Vitamin C
110%
Calcium
27%
Iron
51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 large eggplant - 3/4 inch diced, skin on
  2. 1 cup red onion - halved then sliced thin
  3. 1/2 cup green olives - pitted, sliced in quarters length-wise
  4. 1 cup fresh fennel bulb - coarse diced
  5. 1/3 cup capers - rinsed
  6. 1 cup tomato sauce - good quality jared or substitute with 4 ripe tomatoes - chopped coarse
  7. 2 tbsp fresh parsley - chopped coarse
  8. 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  9. 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  10. 1.5 tsp sugar
  11. Fresh ground salt and pepper to taste
  12. 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Toss eggplant in 4 tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl.
  3. Arrange eggplant single layer on a baking sheet and roast until browned, flipping halfway through, about 25 minutes. Let cool down.
  4. Cook fennel in bowling water for 4 minutes, drain and let cool - set aside.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over med-high heat.
  6. Add onion and cook till just golden about 5 min.
  7. Add the olives, capers, reserved fennel, tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Gently stir in the eggplant, being careful not break up the eggplant.
  9. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl or platter and cool.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve cold or at room temperature.
  11. Can be made ahead a few days and gets better with age.
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calories
1149
fat
91g
protein
14g
carbs
85g
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Here is a brand of pita pockets that have only 5 net carbs per each pita. Toast them in the toaster oven and then slice them like a pizza pie into 12 sections. 12 pita chips for 5 net carbs – That’s not a bad deal!

I often have trouble figuring out what to do with all the eggplants I buy. I mean how many eggplant parm-like dishes can one eat? This roasted eggplant caponata appetizer has become a welcome addition to the happy hours at my house and should at yours as well.