Directions
Step 1
Heat half the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add celery; cook, stirring often, until translucent. Add onion and garlic; do not let the garlic char. Cook for about 5 minutes or until onion become translucent. Remove ingredients from pan and set aside.
Step 2
Heat remaining olive oil in the skillet. Add eggplant and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned – 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in celery mixture, tomatoes, olives, capers, tomato sauce and basil. Cook on a low to medium heat until eggplants absorb the sauce and ingredients are tender – about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Season caponata with remaining ingredients, to taste. Top with chopped parsley and serve!