Caponata

Name: Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 lb. eggplant, in 1/2-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. coarse salt; 1 c. olive oil; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed; 2 Tbsp. oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped; toasted sliced French bread

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Caponata – a delicious recipe with eggplant, coarse salt, olive oil, celery stalks, tomatoes, onion. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Vegetarian

Servings: persons

3 lb. eggplant, in 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. coarse salt
1 c. olive oil
2 celery stalks, finely diced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. capers, rinsed
2 Tbsp. oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped
toasted sliced French bread

1
Day before serving:
2
In colander, toss eggplant with salt; place over bowl.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and weight down.
4
Drain 1 hour, not dry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. eggplant, in 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbsp. coarse salt, 1 c. olive oil, 2 celery stalks, finely diced, 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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