CAPONATA AND HERB POLENTA

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cubanelle Italian long green pepper, seeded and diced
1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup large green olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata black olives, pitted and chopped
1 (3-ounce) jar capers, drained
1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) golden raisins
1 medium firm eggplant, diced
Salt
1 (32-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick-cook polenta, found in Italian foods or specialty foods aisles
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmigiano
Salt and pepper
6 cups mixed greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: Mixed greens tossed with fresh herbs, dressed with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cutting board near the stovetop. Preheat a big, deep pot over medium heat. Add oil, garlic, and crushed pepper. As you chop vegetables (peppers, onion, and celery), add them to the pot. Once vegetables are in there, increase heat a bit.
  • Stir in olives, capers, and raisins. Salt the diced eggplant and stir into the pot. Add tomatoes, diced and crushed, to the pot and stir caponata well to combine. Cover pot and cook caponata 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley and remove pan from heat.
  • Polenta: Bring 3 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add polenta and stir constantly until the cornmeal masses together. Stir in herbs, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread polenta out over a serving platter. Make a shallow well from the center out and fill with half of the prepared caponata. This stands as a complete dinner on its own, so rich with vitamins and fresh vegetables. Refrigerate the remaining caponata for a later use.
  • If you prepare a salad, keep it simple. Dress mixed greens with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Caponata can also be used as a bruschetta topping.

Cynthia Reilly
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I highly recommend this recipe.


lahai vandi
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Two thumbs up!


Brianna Garrett
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This recipe is a winner!


Hassan ch Don
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Matutu Aron
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Delicious!


Bob The Builder
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rere Murendeni
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I had a hard time finding caponata at my local grocery store, so I ended up making my own. It was worth the effort, though! The caponata and herb polenta were both delicious.


zaib unisa
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This dish was a bit too sweet for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less sugar in the caponata.


MD.Rejaul karim
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The polenta was a little bland for my taste, but the caponata was delicious. I'll definitely be making the caponata again.


Nazma Kausar
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I've never had caponata before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Smaks Swabber
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This recipe is a keeper! The caponata was easy to make and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Dannie Fergerson
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the caponata was sweet and tangy. Will definitely be making this again!


Viola
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Caponata and herb polenta is a wonderful dish. The sweetness of the caponata pairs perfectly with the savory polenta. I highly recommend trying this recipe!