Bruschetta Caponata Recipe

Name: Bruschetta Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small Italian Eggplants, peeled & cut into 1/2 in cubes; 1 Red Onion, diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped; 4 sprigs thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons Dried Currants; 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; zest and juice 1 Orange; 1/2 cup Extra VirginOlive Oil, plus some for toast; 1 loaf Pane Toscana, or baguette; 1 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper; 1 tablespoon Honey

Servings: persons

2 small Italian Eggplants, peeled & cut into 1/2 in cubes
1 Red Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
4 sprigs thyme leaves
2 tablespoons Pine Nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons Dried Currants
1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
zest and juice 1 Orange
1/2 cup Extra VirginOlive Oil, plus some for toast
1 loaf Pane Toscana, or baguette
1 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper
1 tablespoon Honey

1
Slice bread into 1/4in. slices. Grill, or toast, bread until crispy. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large saute pan or cast-iron skillet.
3
Add Eggplant & Onion, saute until onions are translucent. Add garlic and saute 2 min.
4
Add tomatoes, thyme, red pepper, pine nuts, cocoa & currants. Cook 2 min longer.
5
Add orange juice, zest, and honey. Cook until excess moisture is evaporated, about 3 min.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on toasted bread or in a bowl as a dip.

369

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small Italian Eggplants, peeled & cut into 1/2 in cubes, 1 Red Onion, diced, 2 cloves Garlic, minced, 3 Roma Tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bruschetta Caponata falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bruschetta Caponata

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