Caponata Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 or 4 small eggplant, unpeeled and cut in strips, or a 1 1/2 pound eggplant, unpeeled and cut in dice; 8 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 1/2 cups Italian plum tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup capers; 1 cup pitted soft olivesthe Italian or Greek variety; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 medium onions, sliced
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
3 or 4 small eggplant, unpeeled and cut in strips, or a 1 1/2 pound eggplant, unpeeled and cut in dice
8 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 1/2 cups Italian plum tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup capers
1 cup pitted soft olivesthe Italian or Greek variety
1 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Saute the onions and celery in the oil till just golden in color.
2
Add the eggplant and toss well.
3
Shake the pan several times to blend the vegetables.
4
Add the tomatoes and cook down, uncovered.
5
Do not overcook, for each vegetable should retain its own personality.
6
Add the seasonings and cook 10 minutes.
7
While it is cooking stir in the tomato paste.
8
Add the capers and olives.
9
Correct the seasonings and chill for a day or two before serving.
10
Serve with lemon slices, and some chopped parsley and quartered tomatoes if you like.
11
It will keep, covered, for a week or so in the refrigerator.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, sliced, 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 or 4 small eggplant, unpeeled and cut in strips, or a 1 1/2 pound eggplant, unpeeled and cut in dice, 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.

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