Authentic Caponata for Eggplant Lovers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds eggplant cubed
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 red bell peppers diced
• 4 medium tomatoes finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons green olives pitted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped
• salt
• black pepper