Capanada(Microwave) Recipe

Name: Capanada(Microwave)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 c. onion, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 c. bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 c. celery, coarsely chopped; 1/2 c. olive oil; 2 large eggplant, peeled, cut in 1-inch cubes and soaked in salt water 20 minutes (drain); 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives (whole); 1/2 c. pitted green olives (whole); 1/2 c. red wine vinegar; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 c. capers; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

3 c. onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c. bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. olive oil
2 large eggplant, peeled, cut in 1-inch cubes and soaked in salt water 20 minutes (drain)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives (whole)
1/2 c. pitted green olives (whole)
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. capers
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. pepper

1
In a 4-quart casserole, saute onion, bell pepper and celery in olive oil.
2
Cover with wax paper and cook on High 30 minutes. Stir once or twice.
3
Stir in eggplant.
4
Cover and cook on High 30 minutes.
5
Stir once.
6
Add tomato sauce and paste.
7
Cook on High 10 minutes.
8
Stir in garlic, olives, vinegar, sugar, capers, oregano, salt and peppers.
9
Cook on High 5 minutes.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. onion, coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 c. bell pepper, coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 c. celery, coarsely chopped, 1/2 c. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Capanada(Microwave) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Capanada(Microwave)

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