Caponata

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 c. (1/2-inch) diced eggplant
• 1/2 lb. chopped mushrooms
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 2 to 4 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp. chopped dry basil
• 1 1/2 tsp. chopped oregano
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 c. chopped green olives
• 3 loaves French bread or 2 boxes crackers