Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer

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Tunisian Eggplant Appetizer

 

Recipe By :Molly Katzen

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40

Categories : Appetizers Vegetables

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup olive oil -- or more if needed

1 medium onion -- finely chopped

3 medium garlic cloves -- minced

1/2 teaspoon salt -- or more to taste

1 large eggplant -- cut into 1 " cubes

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 cup small pitted green olives

6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts -- drained and cut into

smaller pieces

pinches of dried tarragon, basil and/or

oregano -- optional

 

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onion, garlic and salt, and saute

over medium heat until the onion is soft and translucent (5 to 8 minutes).

 

Add the eggplant cubes, stir, and cover. Cook until the eggplant is very well

done (15 to 20 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add small amounts of additional

oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to prevent sticking.

 

Stir in tomato paste and vinegar, and heat to the boiling point. Add the olives

and remove from heat.

 

Stir in the artichoke hears, then cool to room temperature. Taste to adjust

seasonings, adding the optional herbs, if desired.

 

Cover tightly and chill. Serve cold or at room temperature.

 

Description:

" Here is a South Mediterranean version of caponata featuring two

outstanding guest stars: green olives and marinated artichoke hearts.

It is so good it must be served as a course unto itself, accompanied

by wedges of pita bread. "

Cuisine:

" Mediterranean "

Copyright:

" 1988 "

Start to Finish Time:

" 0:40 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 168 Calories; 13g Fat (66.5% calories

from fat); 3g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

533mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

Serving Ideas : Serve with warmed pita wedges.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 926046 0 0