Caponata di melanzane - Concetta ai fornelli

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive and still flavorful.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a cost-effective alternative with a similar acidity.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup can be a more affordable sweetener.

Chop the eggplants and the red onion.

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.

Add the eggplants and cook until softened.

Stir in the tomato passata, olives, sugar, vinegar, capers, and pine nuts.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer until all ingredients are well combined and the flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

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