Caponata Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 3 large eggplants, with stem ends removed, cut into linch cubes; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cups fresh tomato sauce Salsa di Pomodoro; 3/4 cup pitted green olives, Sicilian, if possible; 1/2 cup capers; 1 cup thinly sliced hearts of celery including 2 tablespoons chopped leaves; 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste; 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Olive oil
3 large eggplants, with stem ends removed, cut into linch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups fresh tomato sauce Salsa di Pomodoro
3/4 cup pitted green olives, Sicilian, if possible
1/2 cup capers
1 cup thinly sliced hearts of celery including 2 tablespoons chopped leaves
5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the eggplant, in batches, until golden brown.
2
Drain the cooked eggplant on paper towels.
3
Add extra oil to the pan, as needed.
4
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes, stirring often.
5
Add the remaining ingredients and the drained eggplant.
6
Combine gently but thoroughly, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
7
Taste for seasoning.
8
The caponata should have a pleasant sweet-and-sour flavor.
9
Transfer the caponata to a large bowl and let cool.
10
Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight and serve cold.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, 3 large eggplants, with stem ends removed, cut into linch cubes, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cups fresh tomato sauce Salsa di Pomodoro, and more.

Yes, 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.

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