ZUCCHINI CAPONATA WITH OLIVE DIRT

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, julienne
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 zucchini, split and sliced on the bias
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup golden raisins
Leaves from 1 bunch fresh basil, plus additional for garnish
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups yellow tomato puree
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Neutral oil, like canola, for frying
1 cup pine nuts
Olive Dirt, recipe follows
200 grams pitted Kalamata olives
200 grams panko
100 grams all-purpose flour
75 grams unsalted butter
25 grams dark cocoa powder
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat a wide saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook until translucent. Add the zucchini and let caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add the capers, raisins, basil and thyme. Deglaze with the vinegar. Add the pureed yellow tomato. Cook over high heat until everything is coated and mixed together, about 3 minutes. Season with sugar and some salt and pepper.
  • Bring neutral oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer. (See Cook's Note.) Place pine nuts in a mesh strainer, then lower them carefully into the oil and let fry until golden. Lift back out to a paper towel-lined tray and season lightly with salt.
  • Put zucchini caponata into a bowl. Sprinkle pine nuts and Olive Dirt on top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and basil buds.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pulse olives, panko, flour, butter, cocoa powder and some salt in a food processor until it resembles wet dirt. Spread on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and toast in the oven, 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then pulse again in food processor.

Zone Fairy
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to see if I can find them at the store.


Faye Marie Marks
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This recipe looks complicated. I'm not sure if I can pull it off.


Oga Eka
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I'm not sure about the olive dirt. I've never had it before.


raider _818_hd
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it looks so good.


Shazab Mallhi
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


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This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so fresh and flavorful.


B.M Rasel
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I made this caponata for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Jimoh Lateef
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This zucchini caponata is a great way to use up summer vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course.


PTZ
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I love the way the olive dirt adds a salty and savory flavor to the caponata. It really takes the dish to the next level.


Insta Gal
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I've made this caponata several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Samantha Hamilton
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Ahmed Zikri
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This dish is so easy to make. I was able to have it on the table in under an hour.


Michele
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The olive dirt is a really nice touch. It adds a salty and savory flavor that really complements the other ingredients.


Mohamed Fayed
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I love the combination of zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers in this dish. It's so colorful and inviting.


BM Kumawat
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This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so fresh and flavorful.


Wasy Sanghi
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I made this caponata for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


ALIUL AZIM
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This zucchini caponata is a great way to use up summer vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course.


Becki Leese
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I love the way the olive dirt adds a salty and savory flavor to the caponata. It really takes the dish to the next level.


Ayesha Razzak
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store and the preparation was straightforward. The caponata came together quickly and I was able to enjoy a delicious meal in


Baby Phio
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This zucchini caponata is a delightful dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. The combination of zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers creates a wonderful medley of textures and flavors. The addition of the olive dirt adds a unique and savory tou