Gina'S Caponato Recipe

Name: Gina'S Caponato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggplants, cut in 1-inch cubes; enough water to cover eggplant; 1/2 c. salt; 1/2 c. olive oil; 3 medium onions, sliced thin; 3 stalks celery, sliced very thin; 3 medium bell peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1 (8 oz.) jar salad olives; 1 (8 oz.) jar tomato paste; 16 oz. can whole tomatoes or 2 to 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 1 tsp. basil; 1/2 c. white vinegar; 1/4 c. sugar; cayenne pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 eggplants, cut in 1-inch cubes
enough water to cover eggplant
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
3 stalks celery, sliced very thin
3 medium bell peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 (8 oz.) jar salad olives
1 (8 oz.) jar tomato paste
16 oz. can whole tomatoes or 2 to 3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. basil
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. sugar
cayenne pepper to taste

1
Soak eggplant in water for 30 minutes; drain.
2
Heat oil in 10 or 12-inch pan.
3
Fry cubes until soft.
4
Remove from pan; place in casserole dish.
5
If needed, add more oil and saute onions, peppers and celery for 10 minutes, stirring.
6
Add remaining ingredients; simmer for another 15 minutes.
7
Pour over eggplant and stir gently.
8
(Served as a vegetable dish or put up in glass and served cold as a salad.)

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggplants, cut in 1-inch cubes, enough water to cover eggplant, 1/2 c. salt, 1/2 c. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Gina'S Caponato falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Gina'S Caponato

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