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Caponata Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of Sicily with our take on the classic recipe for Caponata!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant cut into 1-inch cubes
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup green olives pitted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the eggplant cubes with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out bitterness. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss the eggplant with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until browned.
  3. In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery with salt and black pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, honey, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the roasted eggplant and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and finish with fresh parsley and basil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 387mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 931IU (19%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 387mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 931IU 19%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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