Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
• 5 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
• 1/4 cup drained capers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves for garnish
• Crackers or grilled bread, for serving

Directions

1. Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 400. In a colander, toss the eggplant and 1 tbsp. salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.

2. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Rinse the eggplant briefly; press dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, season the eggplant with salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp. oil; toss until coated. Spread out on 1 baking sheet. In the same bowl, toss the remaining 3 tbsp. oil, the onion, tomatoes and bell pepper; season. Spread out on the second baking sheet. Roast, rotating the sheets and stirring once halfway through roasting, until the veggies are tender and charred in spots, about 40 minutes. Let cool.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Mix in the veggies with any juices. Add the olives, capers, and chopped basil; season. Garnish with small basil leaves. Serve with crackers.

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