Artichoke and fennel caponata is a delightful Sicilian dish that combines the flavors of fresh artichokes, fennel, and other vegetables in a sweet and sour sauce. This flavorful dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. The preparation involves sautéing the ingredients in olive oil, deglazing with vinegar and red wine, and simmering until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. The resulting dish is a colorful and flavorful celebration of Mediterranean cuisine.
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ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CAPONATA
I love caponata and this is such a colorful and interesting alternative to the classic eggplant version. This is going on my holiday cocktail party buffet with crostini.
Provided by MacChef
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, fennel and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in raisins and next 8 ingredients (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.4
BAKED CAVATAPPI WITH ARTICHOKES AND FENNEL
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cavatappi until very al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the label directs; drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is golden. Crush the plum tomatoes into the skillet with your hands; rinse out each can with 1/2 cup water and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Discard the basil; season the sauce with salt. (Alternatively, heat 4 cups prepared tomato sauce.)
- Stir the ricotta into the sauce, then add the artichoke hearts and fennel.
- Brush a 3-to-4-quart baking dish with olive oil. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and half of each cheese. Spread in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the pasta. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CAPONATA
Caponata is usually made with eggplant and green peppers. My husband hates eggplant, and I can't eat peppers, so when I found this recipe, I was pretty happy. It's really good, and goes will spooned over toasted baguette slices.
Provided by FloridaGrl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, celery,fennel, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in raisins, and next 8 ingredients, (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer; cook over medium low heat 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serving size: 1/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.4
ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CRUDO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. In a separate medium bowl, place the arugula. Spoon a small amount of the dressing onto the arugula and toss to coat. Spread a bed of arugula on a plate and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced artichokes, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper with the remaining dressing. Mix well to coat. Mound the artichoke mixture on top of the arugula. Top with the shaved Parmesan and serve.
CAPONATA WITH FENNEL, OLIVES, AND RAISINS
Categories Olive Vegetable Appetizer Sauté Quick & Easy Fennel Eggplant Bell Pepper Shower Engagement Party Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, and garlic; sauté until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes. Add olives and raisins, then mix in tomato sauce and vinegar. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer until caponata is thick and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in basil. Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.
ROASTED FENNEL AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Canned artichokes add subtlety and flavor to this meal. We like the Whole Foods 365 brand because the artichokes don't come out too salty when roasted.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange fennel and artichokes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until caramelized on both sides, about 35 minutes, tossing after 20 minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice. Add parsley, and toss to combine. Garnish with fennel fronds.
ARTICHOKE CAPONATA (CAPUNATA 'I CACUOCCIULI)
Categories Garlic Tomato Vegetable Side Sauté Artichoke Winter Family Reunion Potluck Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make tomato sauce:
- Crush tomatoes in a bowl with your hand. Cook garlic in oil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat, turning occasionally, until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Discard garlic. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer vigorously, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to a thick pulp, about 20 minutes.
- Prepare vegetables:
- Smash olives with a meat pounder or flat side of a large knife. Remove pits. Soak olives 30 minutes in cold water, changing water every 10 minutes. Drain. Juice 2 lemons into a large bowl half filled with cold water and add lemon halves. Working with 1 artichoke at a time and running knife through remaining lemon before each cut, trim about ‚ inch from tops and cut off stems. Pull off tough outer leaves and quarter artichokes lengthwise. Put them in lemon water as trimmed.
- Drain artichokes well and pat dry. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté artichokes, stirring, 2 minutes. Add salt to taste and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. While artichokes cook, blanch celery in boiling water 2 minutes and transfer with tongs to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Thinly slice.
- Add celery, olives, and capers to artichokes. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in vinegar and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature with a few grindings of black pepper.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around while you're cooking.
- Choose the Right Artichokes: Look for artichokes that are heavy for their size and have tightly closed leaves. Avoid artichokes that are bruised or have brown spots.
- Trim the Artichokes Properly: Cut off the stem and the top inch or so of the artichoke. Then, use a sharp knife to remove the tough outer leaves until you reach the pale green leaves.
- Cook the Artichokes Thoroughly: Artichokes should be cooked until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This usually takes about 20 minutes in boiling water or 30 minutes in a steamer.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs, like basil and oregano, add a lot of flavor to this dish. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
- Don't Overcook the Caponata: Caponata is best when it is cooked until the vegetables are tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. Overcooking the caponata will make it mushy.
- Serve Caponata Warm or at Room Temperature: Caponata can be served warm or at room temperature. It is a great dish to make ahead of time and serve at a party or potluck.
Conclusion:
Artichokes and Fennel Caponata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover artichokes and fennel, and it is also a healthy and flavorful dish. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Artichokes and Fennel Caponata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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