Sicilian Caponata with Pine Nuts and Garlic Ciabatta

Nutrition per serving

Calories447 kcal
Protein9.7 g
Carbs51 g
Fats24.2 g
Saturated Fat2.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat12.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.4 g
Sugars9.9 g
Fiber8.2 g
Sodium863 mg

Ingredients

Aubergine (eggplant)
Celery
Garlic
Red Bell Pepper (capsicum)
Green Bell Pepper (capsicum)
Green Olives
Italian Seasoning
Chopped Tomatoes (canned)
Vinegar, White Wine
Pine Nuts, dried
Capers (canned)
Ciabatta
Olive Oil
Preparations
1. Preheat oven to 200 C (390F).

2. Dice the aubergine into 2cm cubes.

3. Peel/finely dice half a clove of garlic for the sauce and keep the other clove for the ciabatta.

4. Finely chop the celery.

5. Remove the core/chop the pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, add the aubergine and peppers with ½ a tbsp of olive oil and mix to coat. Evenly layer onto a baking tray and cook near the top of the oven for about 15 minutes until slightly crispy around the edges.

2. Heat half a tbsp of oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat, add the garlic, celery with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes until the celery has softened.

3. Add the tinned tomatoes with the olives, Italian herbs, a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper and the white wine vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil, and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until thickened. Add a few tbsp of water if too thick.

4. Place the pine nuts in a drying frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir frequently every 15 seconds and cook for a few minutes until golden brown. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

5. When the vegetables are cooked, remove them from the oven and turn on the grill to high.

6. Add the roasted vegetables and capers to the tomato mixture and gently stir to combine. Remove from heat when thickened.

7. Place the ciabatta slices under the grill and toast each side. Remove and rub ½ a clove of garlic over the top of each ciabatta slice before drizzling over a little olive oil and sprinkle over a pinch of salt.

8. Serve the caponata in a bowl with the ciabatta on the side.