Sicilian Caponata Recipe

Name: Sicilian Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large celery rib; 1 large Spanish onion (Purple Skin); 1 medium eggplant; 2 garlic cloves; 200 g green olives, pitted and halved; 180 g pine nuts, toasted; 1 (400 g) can peeled tomatoes; 1/2 bunch fresh sweet basil; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 100 ml red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; frying oil

Servings: persons

1 large celery rib
1 large Spanish onion (Purple Skin)
1 medium eggplant
2 garlic cloves
200 g green olives, pitted and halved
180 g pine nuts, toasted
1 (400 g) can peeled tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh sweet basil
2 tablespoons white sugar
100 ml red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
frying oil

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Drain tomatoes into a colander squeeze out juice with your hands and leave to drain. Cut onion and celery into a large dice (about 1/2cm) and slice garlic finely (use a mandoline if required). Saute gently in about 4 Tablespoons of olive oil in a covered pot for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile cut the egg plant into a large dice (about 1cm). Deep fry egg plant in batches until golden and set aside to cool. It's vital to get it golden brown. Mix together sauteed onion mixture, tomato pulp, fried eggplant and everything else with about 2 more tablespoons of olive oil. Mix in ripped basil leaves before serving. Best eaten at room temperature or slightly warm but do not boil or oils will separate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large celery rib, 1 large Spanish onion (Purple Skin), 1 medium eggplant, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Sicilian 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.

Sicilian Caponata

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