Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil + 3 TB
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large green pepper, 1" strips
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 3-4 tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 TB sliced green olives with pimentos
  • 1 TB capers
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 2 TB wine vinegar
  • 1 TB sugar
  • 1 tsp oregano

Method

  • Heat oil in large skillet. Brown eggplant lightly, then cover and continue cooking until eggplant is very soft. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Ad the additional oil, (3 TB), and fry lightly, onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery. Cover skillet, and continue cooking , over low heat until very tender.
  • Add Tomatoes, to skillet and cook for 5 minutes longer until soft.
  • Add eggplant and remaining ingredients to skillet, simmer for 5 minutes. Mixture should be thick. Season to taste. Serve hot or cold.