Caponata Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 40 minutes (includes 8 hours of chilling)
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Caponata, a wonderful appetizer served on pita triangles. This recipe, originating from Cooking Light Magazine in 1988, offers a blend of easy preparation and delectable taste. Perfect for any occasion, especially as a quick snack or part of a light lunch, this dish brings together the vibrant flavors of eggplant, bell peppers, olives, and more, all infused with Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
Recipe Details
- Recipe Category: Spreads
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, Canadian, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight
- Yield: 4 cups
- Calories: 117.2 per serving
- Fat Content: 4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 132.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.4g
- Fiber Content: 5.7g
- Sugar Content: 8.5g
- Protein Content: 3g
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 2 eggplants
- 4 onions
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
- 3/4 cup ripe olives
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley sprig
Instructions
- Coat a non-aluminum Dutch oven with cooking spray, then add olive oil.
- Place the Dutch oven over medium heat until hot, then add the diced eggplants, onions, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, ripe olives, red wine vinegar, sugar, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the cooked caponata to a medium bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, spoon the chilled caponata onto pita wedges and garnish with additional ripe olives and parsley, if desired.
This Caponata recipe promises a burst of flavors with every bite, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or simply as a savory treat for yourself. Enjoy the Mediterranean flair of this dish and savor its delightful taste sensations!
