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Caponata alla Siciliana

Caponata Siciliana is a flavourful vegan Italian aubergine stew with olives and tomatoes. It's delicious for dinner, an appetizer as a Caponata Crostini, a warm salad or a dip.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer , Condiments , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 eggplant aubergine
  • 1 zucchini courgette
  • 2 celery sticks diced
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 14 oz 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 10 green or black olives stoned and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate optional
To serve:
  • 1 baguette
  • 1 clove garlic halved
  • fresh basil small sprigs or chopped
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cut the eggplant and zucchini into chunks (no need to peel).
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the eggplant and zucchini and fry for 5 minutes or until soft. You may need to cook them in batches if your pan isn't large enough. Remove the eggplant and zucchini and set aside.
  3. Add the celery, onion and garlic to the pan (don't clean it out first) and cook for a few minutes until soft but not browned.
  4. Add the tomatoes, capers, olives, vinegar, sugar and chocolate. Season with pepper (there is already salt from the capers and olives) and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and stir in the cooked eggplant and zucchini. Cover the pan with a lid ad cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. To serve as an appetizer, cut the baguette into ¼ inch thick slices and toast each side, then rub each one with the cut clove of garlic. Pile each slice with a tablespoon of the caponata (warm or cold) and top with a sprig of basil and a drizzle of oil. Don’t add the caponata until just before serving.

Notes

  • If making bruschetta/crostini don’t add the caponata to the toast until just before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 446mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 446mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.