EASY CAPONATA

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Caponata is a Sicilian dish with eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and peppers traditionally cooked in oil and vinegar and flavored with sugar, raisins, capers, olives, and pine nuts. It's tangy, sweet, crunchy, and salty all at the same time. Serve at room temperature as a side dish to grilled fish or as a starter on toasted bread. Store leftovers in fridge and reheat gently. It will taste even better the next day!

Provided by Carmencita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 56m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 stalks stalk celery, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
½ cup olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium eggplant, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, cubed
1 ¾ cups tomato puree (passata)
½ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
10 black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon capers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 leaves basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add celery and cook uncovered until softened, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant, red bell peppers, and zucchini and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add olives, raisins, pine nuts, and capers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir in chopped basil. Cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 424 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tshenolo Ngaloza
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I love this caponata! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a topping for pizza, as a side dish, and even as a spread on sandwiches. It's always a hit.


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This caponata is a great make-ahead dish. I love to make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Elisha David
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I've been making this caponata for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ajayi Naomi
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This caponata is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it can be served warm or cold.


caressa phillips
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I made this caponata for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to share with friends and family.


Reymoh Omondi
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This caponata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some in my fridge and it's a great way to add some flavor to my meals.


prince wollo
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I love this caponata! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it as a topping for pizza, as a side dish, and even as a spread on sandwiches. It's always a hit.


Abdirahman Mohamed
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This was my first time making caponata and it turned out great! The flavors are complex and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Afjal Ans
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I've made this caponata several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


doris samson
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This caponata is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's so flavorful and versatile. I can't wait to make it again!