Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 unit

eggplants

medium

2 unit

onions

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

olive oil

plenty

2 unit

tomatoes

chopped

0.5 cup

green olives

pitted

3 tbsp

capers

1 tbsp

sugar

3 tbsp

vinegar

1 tsp

salt

to taste

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Bake eggplants for 40 minutes.

Step 3
~5 min

Poke eggplants with a fork.

Step 4
~5 min

Drain eggplants for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

Scoop out the eggplant flesh.

Step 6
~5 min

Thinly slice onions.

Step 7
~5 min

Chop tomatoes.

Step 8
~5 min

Pit green olives.

Step 9
~5 min

Saute onions in olive oil until sweet and tender.

Step 10
~5 min

Add chopped tomatoes, olives, and capers to the onions.

Step 11
~5 min

Simmer the tomato mixture for 20 minutes.

Step 12
~5 min

Combine the tomato mixture with the eggplant.

Step 13
~5 min

Add sugar, vinegar, and salt.

Step 14
~5 min

Stir in more olive oil as desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the sugar and vinegar to your taste.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Can be made ahead of time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

Medium

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Yes

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Serve as an appetizer with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Swordfish
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sicily, Italy

Cultural Significance

Traditional Sicilian dish often served as an antipasto.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve
Summer Feasts

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday Meal
Summer Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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