Eggplant Caponata Crostini

Name: Eggplant Caponata Crostini
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar; 40 slices 40 thin toasted slices of baguette, for serving; 1 Tbsp chopped basil; 1 Tbsp drained capers; 680 grams eggplant; 1 Tbsp chopped kalamata olives; 40 servings Kosher salt; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 40 servings Freshly ground pepper; 1 small red onion, sliced; 118 milliliters tomato sauce or puree

Eggplant Caponata Crostini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 40. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 103 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. A mixture of aged balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, tomato sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

Quarter the eggplant lengthwise. Scoop out the very seedy parts and discard.

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Eggplant

Cut the remaining eggplant into 1/2-inch dice. In a colander set in the sink, lightly salt the eggplant cubes and toss well. Top with a sturdy plate weighed down with a heavy can and let drain for 1 hour. Rinse the eggplant cubes and pat dry.

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Eggplant

Salt

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Colander

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the eggplant and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Eggplant

Transfer the eggplant to a bowl.

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Eggplant

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Add the onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook over moderately low heat until the onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Return the eggplant to the skillet. Stir in the capers, olives and balsamic vinegar and cook until the vinegar has evaporated.

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Balsamic Vinegar