Capanada(Microwave)

Ingredients

• 3 c. onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 c. bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 c. celery, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 large eggplant, peeled, cut in 1-inch cubes and soaked in salt water 20 minutes (drain)
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives (whole)
• 1/2 c. pitted green olives (whole)
• 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. capers
• 1 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. pepper