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Aubergine Caponata

Sweet-sour aubergine stew with olives and capers. Makes 3 servings.

45 min · Serves 3 · Vegan · ≈162 kcal per serving · ≈3 g protein

Aubergine Caponata

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Ingredients

  • 550g aubergine
  • 300g tomatoes
  • 150g onion
  • 40g pitted olives
  • 20g capers
  • 25g olive oil
  • 25g lemon juice
  • 8g caster sugar
  • 4g salt

Method

  1. Cube aubergine, salt lightly and fry in oil over medium-high for 12 minutes until browned and tender.
  2. Soften onion in the same pan for 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, olives, capers, sugar and lemon.
  3. Simmer 12 minutes until jammy. Rest 10 minutes so flavours meld; serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.

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