Sicilian Stewed Eggplants
4 servings
30 minutes
Sicilian-style stewed eggplants are the embodiment of sunny southern Italy on your plate. This recipe is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions where fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and olive oil create a harmony of flavors. Eggplants infused with oregano and garlic are stewed in a rich tomato sauce with capers, olives, and vinegar, creating a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. Almonds add a light crunch to the dish while parsley refreshes the taste. It is perfect both hot and chilled, wonderfully complementing dinner with a glass of white wine. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, making the Sicilian dining experience unforgettable.
1
Cut the eggplants into large pieces. Peel and finely chop the onion. Separate the parsley leaves from the stems and chop the stems finely. If using salted capers, soak them in water beforehand. Cut the tomatoes into large pieces.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Capers: 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
2
Pour a little olive oil into the pan and heat it over the fire. Add the eggplants to the pan, sprinkle with oregano and salt, and mix. Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: to taste
3
Add onion, chopped parsley stems, and minced garlic, then pour in olive oil. Add capers and olives, and drizzle with vinegar. Once the vinegar evaporates, add tomatoes. Simmer the vegetables on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Capers: 2 tablespoons
- Olive: 50 g
- Vinegar with herbs: 3 tablespoons
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
4
Season with pepper, sprinkle with parsley leaves, add almonds. Mix and serve.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Roasted almonds: 2 tablespoons