Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small carrot, minced
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. capers, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian red wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste

Method

  • Peel eggplant and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Saute in 4 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high.
  • Drain eggplant on paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan and saute carrot and celery over medium heat until tender. Add garlic.
  • Return eggplant and add tomato sauce, capers, vinegar, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • If too dry, add water.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl to cool.
  • Keep refrigerated until needed.
  • Serve with bread or crackers.