Caponata, Eggplant Relish

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15 Ingredients

• 1 globe eggplant - about 1 lb, diced
• Salt
• 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 celery stalk, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4-6 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 to 3 Tbsp small capers, drained
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 to 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped basil