Nickel Allergy Friendly Vegan Eggplant Caponata

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  1 ½ lb eggplant (about 1 large), cut into ¾-inch cubes
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  1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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  5 tbsp olive oil, divided
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  Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl ozFilippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl ozBertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 ozPompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil

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  3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  3 cloves garlic, minced
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  1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
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  ⅓ cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
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  3 tbsp capers, drained
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  3 tbsp red wine vinegar
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  1 tbsp organic cane sugar
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  ¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

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  ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
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  2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted (optional)
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