Caponata
Dinner
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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Preparation time15 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time45 minutesDinner
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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