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Italian style eggplant sauce

Italian Style Eggplant Sauce: A Flavorful Family Favorite

A delectable Italian style eggplant sauce combines roasted eggplant and fresh veggies, perfect for versatile serving options.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Caponata Base
  • 1 large Eggplant Can substitute with zucchini
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For roasting and sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any sweet pepper variety
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Can use fresh diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Capers Can substitute with green olives
  • 1/2 cup Olives Any preferred olives
  • 1/4 cup Raisins Can substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can use balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Or Mint, or Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the eggplant into bite-sized cubes and toss them with olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–30 minutes until tender and golden.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery, sautéing for 7–10 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the roasted eggplant, crushed tomatoes, capers, olives, raisins, honey, and red wine vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge. Freezes well for 3 months.

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