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Caponata and Crostini

Caponata and Crostini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Crostini

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Caponata

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3/4 lbs tomatoes san marzano, roma
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Crostini

  • Slice bread into 1/4" slices
  • Mix olive oil and garlic, and brush on each slice
  • Bake in oven at 425 F until golden brown, roughly 15 minutes

Caponata

  • Heat pan over medium heat, and add olive oil and garlic
  • Dice, onion, eggplant, celery, and add to pan
  • Once vegetables are tender, dice tomatoes and add to pain, and simmer for 25 minutes
  • Add red wine vinegar, honey, and caper stir thoroughly, add salt and pepper to taste then serve
Keyword Italian