CAPONATA (EGGPLANT APPETIZER)

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This is from Latona's Specialty Foods in New Jersey. It has a nice clean taste and is good served on sliced toasted baguette.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Spreads

Time 55m

Yield 6 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large celery, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup tomatoes (crushed)
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup green olives (pitted and halved)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large eggplant (diced)

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and celery cook covered 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add next 8 ingredients, heat to boil
  • Cover, simmer on low 20 minutes.
  • In a large non stick skillet heat 4 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add eggplant cook 10 minutes or until tender stirring often.
  • Stir tomato mixture into eggplant.
  • Serve on slices of toasted french bread.

Atikur Islam
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious.


olsi latifaj
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I love the addition of capers to this caponata. They add a nice salty and briny flavor.


Nonduduzo Vilakati
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This is the perfect recipe for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to transport, and it always disappears quickly.


Flor Angel Barroso Jimenez
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this caponata. It's so flavorful that I don't even miss the meat.


Jacob Yon
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This caponata is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavors.


Mercy Ogeh
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this caponata is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Rayanna Mashups
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This is the perfect dish for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it can be served at room temperature.


Lora Alsiyabi
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I made this caponata for my Italian grandmother, and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the caponata she used to make when she was a child.


vahaid farzali
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This is a really versatile dish. I've served it as an appetizer, a side dish, and even a main course. It's always a hit.


Iye Kengay
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I love the way the caponata changes flavor as it sits. The flavors really meld together over time.


Sultan Abbasi
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This caponata is a great make-ahead dish. I made it a few days ahead of time, and it tasted even better the next day.


Raja Rizwan JanJua
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this caponata. The flavors are well-balanced, and the eggplant is not overpowering.


Faith Crosby
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.


Prince Shoaib
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I made this caponata for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


RANA BEPARY
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This caponata is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have a few eggplants in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Paddyangel Vegas
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I love the addition of pine nuts and raisins to this caponata. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the dish.


shaharyar khattak
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This was my first time making caponata, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out beautifully.


Malani Padayachee
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I've made this caponata several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect dish to bring to a party or potluck.


saiful sslove
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This caponata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.