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A day at the Italian table, from the bar at dawn to dessert at dusk. Start with a cornetto or a slice of crostata, graze through antipasti from Rome's supplì to Liguria's focaccia di Recco. Then eat the proper way: a primo of carbonara, cacio e pepe or risotto alla Milanese, followed by a secondo ossobuco, with caponata or parmigiana on the side. Finish with tiramisu, cannoli or panna cotta. The recipes are regional, the portions generous and the pace unhurried.
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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 Caponata
6
Nutrition for 1 serving (1/2 cup)
190
Calories (kcal)
3
Protein (g)
22
Carbs (g)
11
Fat (g)
190kcal
Protein 3.0g
6%
Carbs 22.0g
44%
Fat 11.0g
50%
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