CAPONATINA TOASTS
Categories Olive Bake Sauté Cocktail Party Vegetarian Eggplant Vegan Capers Gourmet
Yield Makes 18 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toast bread on a baking sheet until crisp and pale golden, 12 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool.
- Heat vegetable oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over high heat until it registers 375°F on thermometer. Fry eggplant in 4 batches, stirring frequently, until pale golden, about 3 minutes per batch, transferring with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.)
- Cook onion in olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water, vinegar, and sugar until combined, then add olives, capers, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add eggplant and celery and cook, stirring gently, 1 minute. Transfer caponatina to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Serve toasts topped with caponatina.
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Brien Sapkowski
[email protected]This caponata is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Saima Amjad
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a winner. The caponata is so flavorful and versatile.
Jack Gold
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to make a delicious meal without spending a lot of money.
Theresa Peck
[email protected]This caponata is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.
Yo its maddie
[email protected]5 stars! This caponata is amazing. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The caponata is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The caponata is so flavorful and addictive.
Saad Ali007star
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Nabayemba Juliet
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Lilian Ombako
[email protected]This caponata is delicious! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.