Caponata Authentic And Delicious Recipe

Name: Caponata Authentic And Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium size eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 5 cups); 1 1/2 cups onions, roughly chopped; 1 cup celery, roughly chopped; 2 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium size eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 1/2 cups onions, roughly chopped
1 cup celery, roughly chopped
2 1/2 cups canned plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Warm 1/2 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet pan on medium high heat. Add eggplant and cook until lightly brown, but still firm, about 5 minutes. Set aside in a a flameproof casserole or deep sauce pan.
2
Warm the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and add the onions. Cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in celery, then tomatoes. Crush the tomatoes with the back of a slotted spoon. Simmer over medium low heat until the tomatoes begin to sweeten, but celery is still crisp, about 15 minutes. Stir in capers and pine nuts. Transfer this into the casserole pan with the eggplant.
3
In a small sauce pan on low heat, stir together sugar and vinegar. Warm until it dissolves. Stir into the eggplant mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently until tomatoes are cooked and the vegetables are tender but not mushy-about 15-20 minutes.
5
Store in refrigerator. Keeps for a week or a little more. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Delicious on Italian country bread or bruschetta!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, plus, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium size eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 5 cups), 1 1/2 cups onions, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Caponata Authentic And Delicious 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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Caponata Authentic And Delicious

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Variations & substitutions

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