Italian Caponata

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Sicily with this homemade caponata! Eat hot, cold, as a sandwich spread, or as a topping on toast or crackers!

Ingredients

• 1/2 tomato - ripe
• 1 clove garlic - roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup eggplant - diced
• 1 1/2 tsp basil
• 2 tbsp onion - diced
• 1 1/2 tsp balsamic
• 1 1/2 tsp olives - chopped, pits removed
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat up a frying pan to medium heat and add tbsp olive oil, garlic, onion. Cook for about 5 minutes and stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
2. Add all other ingredients and continue to stir.
3. Add a cup of water and reduce heat to low to simmer for 40-60 minutes. After that time, remove from heat and place in a bowl to cool. 

Nutrition (per serving)