Caponata

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Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit sour, and a whole lot tasty!

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Caponata

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 yelow onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 ribs celery thinly sliced from the heart
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1/2 bunch parsley stems and leaves intact
  • 1 can (16oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large eggplant cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup green olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In a large non-reactive pan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over medium heat.
    Add the onions and sauté, stirring often, until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and celery and sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    Tie the thyme sprigs and parsley together with kitchen twine.
  • Add the tomatoes and the herb bundle to the pan and cover with a lid.
  • Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring from time to time, for about 15 minutes.
  • In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the eggplant, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until lightly brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the sautéed eggplant to the tomato mixture. Cover and cook 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
  • Remove the vegetables from the heat and discard the herb bundle.
  • Stir in the vinegar mixture, olives, and capers. Adjust the seasoning.

Notes

Recipe and photo provided by Melissa’s - http://www.melissas.com

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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