Rustic Style Caponata Recipe

Name: Rustic Style Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup fennel, chopped; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 1/2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed; 2 tablespoons green olives, quartered; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup fennel, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons green olives, quartered
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
In a saute pan heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, add the eggplant, and saute until soft and browned, about 10 minutes.
2
Remove and place in a bowl.
3
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil, and cook the onion, fennel, and peppers.
4
Saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, tomato, vinegar, cooked eggplant, sugar, salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Stir in the capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in the olives, pine nuts and basil.
9
Simmer until all vegetables are tender.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1 cup fennel, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rustic Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Style Caponata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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