Kinda Caponata
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 eggplants (about 2 1/2 lbs total), diced into 1" cubes1 large zucchini, diced into 1" cubes2 tbsp olive oil, divided4 cloves garlic, minced1 shallot, finely sliced1/4 cup red wine28-oz canned diced tomatoes1 large red bell pepper, diced3 large stalks celery, diced2 large carrots, diced1/2 tsp espresso-grind coffee1/2 tbsp cocoa powder1 oz bittersweet (about 65%) chocolate, chopped1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1/3 cup sultana raisins, soaked in boiling water and drained2 tbsp sesame seeds1 tbsp cacao nibs1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsleykosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss eggplant and zucchini cubes with 1 tbsp oil, salt and pepper to taste, spread on the sheet.
Roast, stirring once, about 40 minutes.
Heat remaining tbsp of oil in a non-stick skillet and saute the garlic and shallot for 2 minutes.
Stir in red wine, tomatoes, red pepper, celery, carrots, espresso and cocoa powder.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, then add eggplant, zucchini and chocolate.
Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted.
Pour into a large serving bowl and add vinegar, raisins, sesame seeds, cacao nibs and parsley, tossing well.
Serve warm or room temperature.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Toss eggplant and zucchini cubes with 1 tbsp oil, salt and pepper to taste, spread on the sheet.
Roast, stirring once, about 40 minutes.
Heat remaining tbsp of oil in a non-stick skillet and saute the garlic and shallot for 2 minutes.
Stir in red wine, tomatoes, red pepper, celery, carrots, espresso and cocoa powder.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, then add eggplant, zucchini and chocolate.
Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted.
Pour into a large serving bowl and add vinegar, raisins, sesame seeds, cacao nibs and parsley, tossing well.
Serve warm or room temperature.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 181.4
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 244.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
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