Caponata Spread
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Spreads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 cups
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1 1/2     Tablespoons   olive or vegetable oil
1         Medium        eggplant, diced (about 4 cups)
1         Medium        onion, chopped
1 1/2     Cups          water, divided
1         Envelope      Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
2         Tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley (optional)
                        Salt and ground black pepper to taste
                        Pita chips or thinly sliced Italina or French bread
 

Preparation:

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium head and cook eggplant with onion 3 mintues. Add 1/2 cup water. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 3 minutes. Stir in Savory Herb with Garlic Soup mix blended with remaining 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with pita chips.