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Sheet-Pan Caponata

Roasted eggplant, tomato, and olive with a sweet-sour vinegar glaze — the Sicilian classic done in one pan, ready in 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
178
Protein
2g
Sheet-Pan Caponata
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, sliced into thin wedges
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss eggplant cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Spread eggplant on a sheet pan and roast for 12 minutes until golden and tender on edges.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, olives, and onion to the pan. Drizzle with 1 tbsp oil. Toss gently.

  4. 4

    Return to oven and roast 8 minutes more until tomatoes blister and onion softens.

  5. 5

    Remove from oven. Drizzle vinegar and sprinkle sugar over the vegetables, toss gently.

  6. 6

    Fold in fresh basil. Taste and adjust salt and vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan (18 × 13 inch)
  • large bowl
  • oven

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