Caponata

Name: Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 eggplant, diced; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 c. pitted black olives; 5 tomatoes, skinned and chopped; salt and pepper; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 6 Tbsp. wine vinegar; 3 Tbsp. capers

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Caponata – a delicious recipe with olive oil, eggplant, onions, stalks celery, black olives, tomatoes. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Vegetarian

Servings: persons

6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 eggplant, diced
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 c. pitted black olives
5 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. sugar
6 Tbsp. wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. capers

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and fry eggplant until golden brown.
2
Drain on paper towels.
3
Heat remaining oil in a heavy pan; add onion.
4
Gently saute for 15 minutes.
5
Add celery, olives, tomatoes, pinch of salt and pepper, sugar, vinegar, capers and eggplant.
6
Cook for 10 minutes until vinegar has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool.
7
Chill; serve cold.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1 eggplant, diced, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Caponata 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Vegetarian

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