Caponata

Ingredients

• 4 Italian eggplant washed and cut in half lengthwise. Skin on.
• 1 Medium size onion chopped
• 2 Stalks celery (Use the tender inner stalks) chopped
• 3 Cloves garlic minced
• 4 Peppadew peppers chopped (If you do not have these use more of the red bell pepper)
• 1/2 Red bell pepper chopped
• 4 Fresh tomato's peeled and seeds removed, or 1cup canned crushed tomato
• 3 tablespoons Capers rinsed
• 1/4 cup Olives Kalamata or green (I use a little of each) Rough chop the olives
• 2 teaspoons Sugar (add 1 tsp taste and add another if needed)
• 3 tablespoons Red Wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)