Caponata Panini Recipe

Name: Caponata Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 4 slices provolone cheese, halved; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, cored seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree; 3 tablespoons raisins; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

Servings: persons

4 slices provolone cheese, halved
¼ cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, cored seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
3 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the celery and eggplant and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the red bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes, raisins, and oregano to the pan.
6
Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
7
Stir in the vinegar, sugar, capers, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
8
Season, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if needed.

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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: 4 slices provolone cheese, halved, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Caponata Panini 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.

Caponata Panini

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