Sweet and Savory Eggplant Dip

Ingredients

• 1 big eggplant, cut to very small cubes (almost like dicing an onion)
• 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to your preference)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium-sized onion, diced
• 2 big cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce