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Caponata

Heavenly Sicilian Caponata Recipe You’ll Crave Daily


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful Sicilian eggplant dish with a mix of vegetables, capers, and olives.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large eggplant, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and celery, sauté until soft.
  3. Add eggplant, cook until tender.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, olives, and capers.
  5. Mix sugar and vinegar, then pour into the pan.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Best served with crusty bread.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Sicilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: caponata, Sicilian, eggplant, vegetarian, Mediterranean