CAPONATA WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 TBLS OLIVE OIL
4 CELERY STALKS, CHOPPED
2 ZUCCHINI, TRIMMED, CUT INTO 1/2" PIECES
1 EGGPLANT, TRIMMED, CUT INTO 1" PIECES
1 GREEN BELL PEPPER CUT INTO 1/2" PIECES
1 ONION, CHOPPED
3 TBLS MINCED GARLIC
4 TSP BALSAMIC VINEGAR
1 TBL SUGAR
2 1/4 LBS TOMATOES, CHOPPED
1/2 CUP DRY RED WINE
1/2 CUP CHOPPED PITTED KALAMATA OLIVES OR OTHER BRINE CURED BLACK OLIVES
3 TBLS DRAINED CAPERS
1/4 CUP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL
2 TBLS PINE NUTS, TOASTED

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbl oil in large nonstuck skillet, over medium high heat. Add celery and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Using slotted sppon, transfer celery to large bowl. Heat 1 tbls oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and saute until tender, about three minutes. Using slotted sppon, transfer to same bowl with celery. Repeat separetly with eggplant and green bell pepper using 1 tbl oil for each batch, sauteing until tender and transferring each to bowl with other vegetables when done, about 3 minutes each. Cool vegetables. Heat 2 tbls oil in same skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and sguar, stir until sugar melts and liquid thicknes, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, olives and capers. Simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes. Add to sauteed vegetables, stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. Stir basi into caponata. Sprinkle iwth pine nuts. Serve caponeta cold or at room temperature.

Faisal Raza
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Work Phone
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices, and it was much better.


Sazzad Hossain Saney
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would cut back on the sugar next time.


Kamir Raza
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I loved the flavors in this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the pine nuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Orvi Orvi
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Owen T
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices, and it was much better.


Sophie Maxwell
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would cut back on the sugar next time.


derrick jenkins
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This was my first time making caponata, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.


Zeek
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The eggplant is cooked perfectly, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


AnT
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This caponata recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I served it as an appetizer at my last party, and it was a huge hit.