Caponata (Alternative Recipe)

By: Lucy Romano • In: Appetizers • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (sliced and separated into rings)
  • 1/4 cup Celery (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 lb Eggplant (unpeeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 1/2 lb Yellow Summer Squash (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • 1 Tomato (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Pimento Stuffed Olives (halved)
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Capers (minced and drained)
  • 1 tbsp Raisins (optional)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Pine Nuts

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: 

In a large skillet cook onion and celery in hot oil till tender.

Step 2:

Add eggplant, squash, tomato, olives, vinegar, capers, raisins (if desired), and sugar; stir to combine. Simmer mixture, covered, for 8 – 10 minutes or till eggplant and squash are tender.

Step 3:

Simmer, uncovered, an additional 5 – 10 minutes or till most of the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste.

Step 4:

Serve over toasted Pita triangles and/or French bread slices.

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