Foryoueats: Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata Recipe

Foryoueats: Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata Recipe

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This Sicilian Eggplant and Pine Nut Caponata Recipe is a traditional Italian dish featuring diced eggplant, pine nuts, and a variety of other flavorful ingredients. The combination of sweet, savory,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 small globe eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 scallions, white parts only, sliced into 1/4-inch segments
  • 1 rib celery, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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