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                               COMPONATTA

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2   c            Celery, chopped
  1 1/2   c            Onion, chopped
  3       lg           Cloves garlic minced
    1/2   c            Olive oil
  1       c            Green olives, rinsed
  1       c            Black olives, rinsed
  2       lb           Eggplant 1"cubes
  1                    Tomatoes 14oz can
  1                    Can tomato paste
    1/4   c            Wine vinegar
                       Salt and pepper to taste
    1/4   c            Capers (optional)

 Heat oil and saute the onions, celery, garlic and salt
 and pepper. Saute until the onions are translucent.
 Add the eggplant and simmer until tender. Add the
 remaining ingredients and simmer about 10 minutes
 more. Cool and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.



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