Dinner Tonight: Eggplant Caponata
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Dinner Tonight: Eggplant Caponatan Head to the store and pick up garlic clove, golden raisins, eggplant, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside.
Pour 1/4 cup of the canola oil into a large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat. When hot, add the eggplant cubes. Arrange in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the skillet and turn the heat to medium. Toss in the red onion, and cook until soft, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, and cook for 45 seconds. Then add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the eggplant to the skillet.
Add the vinegar, raisins, and capers. Turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, stir in the parsley.
Let it cool slightly before serving.