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Mediterranean Eggplant Relish

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To balance the red-wine vinegar and capers in this blend of smoky eggplant and red peppers, anchovies perfume the relish with a deep, savory note. Though this is a natural accompaniment to the zucchini latkes, it also makes a lively option for the potato ones.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2-pounds) eggplant
3 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for coating
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F with racks in middle and upper third.

    Step 2

    Halve eggplant lengthwise and roast, cut sides down, in a 4-sided sheet pan in middle of oven until tender, about 25 minutes. Cool.

    Step 3

    Turn on broiler.

    Step 4

    Halve peppers lengthwise, then stem and seed. Coat outsides of peppers with olive oil, then broil, cut sides down, in 4-sided sheet pan 3 to 4 inches from heat until well charred, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Peel peppers and coarsely chop.

    Step 5

    Scrape flesh of eggplant into a bowl, discarding skin. Stir in peppers, remaining ingredients (including 2 tablespoons oil), and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

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