Caponata

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1/2 green pepper, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium peeled eggplant, cubed
• 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 oz. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
• 1/2 c. sliced stuffed olives
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained, or fresh