Everyday Caponata Recipe

Name: Everyday Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 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 leaves; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
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 leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

1
In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame.
2
Add the celery and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the eggplant and saute until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the red pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, raisins, and oregano.
7
Simmer over medium-low heat until the flavors blend and the mixture thickens, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
8
Stir in the vinegar, sugar, capers, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
9
Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
10
Transfer the caponata to a bowl, garnish with the basil leaves, and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 celery stalk, chopped, 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Everyday 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.

Everyday Caponata

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