Moroccan-Spiced Caponata and Basil Hero
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- Served Person: Makes 4 sandwiches
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
PreparationMake caponata: In a large heavy saucepan toast spices over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in eggplant, bell peppers, onion, garlic, water, lemon juice, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, or until eggplant is almost tender. Stir in zucchini and simmer uncovered, until vegetables are tender and most liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Cool caponata slightly and transfer to a bowl. Chill caponata, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Caponata may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Halve bread horizontally with a serrated knife and make 1 large hero with caponata and basil. Cut hero into 4 pieces. Each Sandwich: about 267 calories and 1 gram fat (5% of calories from fat) Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet
