Eggplant Caponata 1 (Poor Man's Caviar)

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Italian, Appetizers, Vegetables

1		Eggplant, unpeeled & cubed
1/4	c	Green pepper
4	oz	Mushrooms and stems, drained
1/3	c	Olive oil
		Salt/pepper
1/4	c	Water
1/4	c	Capers
1	md	Onion, chopped
1/4	c	Celery, chopped
2		Garlic cloves, minced
6	oz	Tomato paste
1/2	ts	Oregano
1/2	c	Stuffed green olives
2	tb	Wine or cider vinegar

Combine all ingredients. Pour into a 2 quart glass casserole, cover with lid. Mix well and microwave for 10-12 minutes. Stir again and microwave a few minutes more until eggplant is tender. Serve as appetizer on crackers, chips, or Italian bread cut thin.