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Caponata

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish made with a mix of eggplant, tomatoes, celery, olives, and capers, cooked in a sweet and sour sauce.

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook until softened.

Step 2

Add eggplant and bell pepper, and cook until eggplant is tender.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, and sugar. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 4

Season with salt and black pepper, and garnish with chopped basil before serving.

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imagePreparation time15 minutes
imageCooking time30 minutes
imageTotal time45 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

6

Allergens

None

Cuisine

Italian Cuisine

Diet type

Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Rich in vegetables, sweet and sour flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Chopped basil for garnish
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