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Caponata
Italian
appetizer
vegetarian
Sicilian eggplant appetizer with sweet and sour flavor profile
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RECIPE
Caponata
Sicilian eggplant appetizer with sweet and sour flavor profile
Prep45 mins
Cook30 mins
Total75 mins
Servings6
Italian
appetizer
vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1
Salt eggplant cubes and let sit for 30 minutes to remove bitterness
2
Rinse and pat dry eggplant
3
Sauté eggplant in olive oil until golden
4
Add onions and celery, cook until soft
5
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, and sugar
6
Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened
Servings and Nutrition
Number of Servings in Caponata6
Nutrition for 1 serving (1/2 cup)
190Calories (kcal)
3Protein (g)
22Carbs (g)
11Fat (g)
Protein 3.0g6%
Carbs 22.0g44%
Fat 11.0g50%