Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: combine all ingredients in a large enameled or stainless steel pot. bring to a healthy simmer, stirring occasionally. you can cook this over low heat uncovered for about an hour, or cover it and cook it over very low heat for several hours. the slow stewing method blends the flavors very nicely, and the caponata is great reheated. serve with garlic bread or croistini. if you decide to freeze this, it will stay for 2 months.

Target recipe: heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet or flameproof casserole over medium high heat. cook cumin seed 15 seconds or until dark brown. stir in fennel(if using) and pepper. immediately add onions and garlic sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden. stir in next three ingredients. add eggplant and reduce heat to medium. sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggplant softens. stir in tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. stir in beans. sprinkle with cheese. reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and cheese has melted. sprinkle with cilantro. serve with beaujolais, fumé blanc or chiantí.