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Sicilian Eggplant Dip

SICILIAN EGGPLANT DIP

Serve this zesty Mediterranean dip in a bowl surrounded by baguette toasts, or heap it atop a bed of colorful kale.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium eggplant 1 lb.
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped (½ cup)
  • 1 14½- oz. can stewed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. capers drained
  • tsp. salt
  • ⅓. tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1 loaf French bread baguette
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh thyme optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel eggplant, if desired, and cut into ¼-inch cubes. (You should have about 5 cups.) In a large skillet heat olive oil; add eggplant and onion Cook, uncovered, over medium high heat about 10 minutes or until
  • tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, red wine, vinegar, capers salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Cool slightly; cover and chill.
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