Appetizers

Caponata Bruschetta

Makes 16 bruschetta

Caponata Bruschetta

Makes 16 bruschetta

Calories 146 (34% from fat)
carb.21g
pro. 4g
fat 6g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 337mg
calc. 2mg
fiber 39g

Ingredients

Caponata:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes, approximately
  • 1 small eggplant1medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ¾ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Gaeta or Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1½ tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Bruschetta:

  • 16 slices fresh baguette
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

To prepare caponata:

  1. Heat olive oil in a Cuisinart 3.5 quart casserole or sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. When oil shimmers and slides easily across the pan sauté the eggplant in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan.
  3. Once eggplant is golden and slightly softened, remove and reserve.
  4. When all eggplant has been sautéed, add the chopped onions and celery to the pan. Sauté together until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and reserved eggplant back to pan, and add the salt and pepper, continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the vinegar, scraping any browned bits that may have accumulated on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the diced tomatoes, olives, capers and raisins.
  6. Cover and heat over low heat until all ingredients come together, about 15 minutes.

To prepare the bruschetta:

  1. Preheat Cuisinart Toaster Oven to 325°F***
  2. Rub the garlic cloves on both sides of each baguette slice.
  3. Brush each side with olive oil.Place baguette slices on baking tray (16 slices will result in two batches) and bake until bread is golden, about 8 to10 minutes.
  4. Serve ¼ cup of caponata on each toasted bread slice.

**Bruschetta slices can also be prepared in a Cuisinart Griddler or Open Grill. Prepare bread the same way and then grill bread on High in the open position, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.