Tomato and Eggplant Relish
A sweet and tangy spread for bread or side dish for meat and fish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Course: appetizer or side dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
- 3 TBS olive oil
- 1 cup peeled pearl onions
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 medium sized eggplant chopped
- 1 14 oz can Red Pack diced tomatoes (with basil, garlic and oregano)
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Heat oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and eggplant. Saute until eggplant is soft and brown, about 15 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes with juice, raisins, wine and vinegar. Cover and simmer on low or until eggplant and onion are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in fresh parsley.
Transfer relish to serving bowl. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg