Caponata Panini Recipe

Name: Caponata Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sourdough demi-baguettes or rolls, halved lengthwise; 4 slices provolone cheese, halved; 1 1/3 cups caponata, recipe follows; Special Equipment: a panini grill; Preheat a panini grill.; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery stalk, 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 with juices; 3 tablespoons raisins; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

Servings: persons

4 sourdough demi-baguettes or rolls, halved lengthwise
4 slices provolone cheese, halved
1 1/3 cups caponata, recipe follows
Special Equipment: a panini grill
Preheat a panini grill.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, 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 with juices
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning

1
Using a grapefruit spoon or fingers, scoop out a 1-inch wide trough along the cut sides of the baguettes.
2
Place 2 half-slices of the provolone cheese on each bottom half of the baguettes.
3
Spoon 1/3 cup of the caponata on top of the cheese.
4
Place the top halves on the baguettes and grill the panini until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
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Caponata
6
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the celery and eggplant and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Add the red bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes, raisins, and oregano to the pan.
11
Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
12
Stir in the vinegar, sugar, capers, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
13
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sourdough demi-baguettes or rolls, halved lengthwise, 4 slices provolone cheese, halved, 1 1/3 cups caponata, recipe follows, Special Equipment: a panini grill, 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.

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