Easy Caponata Recipe

Name: Easy Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks stalk celery, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium eggplant, chopped into bite-size pieces; 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced; 2 zucchini, cubed; 1 3/4 cups tomato puree (passata); 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 10 black olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 teaspoon capers; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 10 leaves basil, chopped

Servings: persons

2 stalks stalk celery, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium eggplant, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, cubed
1 3/4 cups tomato puree (passata)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
10 black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon capers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 leaves basil, chopped

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add celery and cook uncovered until softened, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
2
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant, red bell peppers, and zucchini and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add olives, raisins, pine nuts, and capers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove skillet from heat; stir in chopped basil. Cool and serve at room temperature.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks stalk celery, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 1 medium eggplant, chopped into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Caponata

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