FIG AND FENNEL CAPONATA

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) red onion
2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) fennel (1 large)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup good sherry vinegar
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree, such as Redpack
8 dried Calimyrna figs, stems removed and 1/4-inch-diced
2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, such as Cerignola
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Grilled bread for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a 10-inch saute pan. Add the onions and fennel and saute for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in the vinegar, tomatoes, figs, and brown sugar, stirring to coat everything with the tomatoes. Stir in the capers, olives, orange zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the orange juice and parsley. Taste for seasonings; the caponata should be very highly seasoned. Serve the caponata warm or at room temperature with slices of grilled bread.

Meagan Lafley
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of figs and fennel is unique and flavorful. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Ishal khan
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsansshah Rizvi
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to give it more flavor.


fares fakeroun
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Ahmad khan Ahmad khan
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the fennel was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Tekis Clemente Michio
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for warm weather. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a hit.


Amira Olaitan
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The figs add a nice touch of sweetness, while the fennel and olives provide a savory balance. I will definitely be making this again.


Yahya Butt
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This was my first time making caponata and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was perfect.


Kubo TV
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of figs and fennel is unique and flavorful. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Danelle stone
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Klevisa Gjoka
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to give it more flavor.


Adan Coronado
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Radha Gupta
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the fennel was not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.


Alex Step
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for warm weather. I served it with grilled shrimp and it was a hit.


Bright Nwiwuga
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The figs add a nice touch of sweetness, while the fennel and olives provide a savory balance. I will definitely be making this again.


Vivian Amoako
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This was my first time making caponata and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing. The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was perfect.


md kafi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of figs and fennel is unique and flavorful. I like to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Ahsan Shaju
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for a dinner party and it was a hit! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.