Heather'S Caponata Recipe

Name: Heather'S Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into chunks; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 large sweet onions, diced; 3 small celery ribs, diced; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 medium zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 large red pepper, cut into chunks; 1 Tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon each: basil, oregano; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes in juice; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 Tablespoons honey; freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2 large sweet onions, diced
3 small celery ribs, diced
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 large red pepper, cut into chunks
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon each: basil, oregano
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Toss eggplant in colander with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let rest for 30 minutes. Rinse well with cold water; shake well to remove water.
2
Heat olive oil in large saute pan or large stew pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, not browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add eggplant, zucchini, red pepper, salt, thyme, basil and oregano. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juice, vinegar and honey. Stir well, simmer uncovered until eggplant is just tender, about 5 minute3s. Taste; adjust seasoning. Stir in pine nuts.
4
Can be made up to 4 days ahead and refrigerated.

387

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into chunks, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 large sweet onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Heather'S 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.

Heather'S Caponata

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