Caponata

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

Ingredients

  • 3 Eggplant (peeled and diced)
  • 3 Green Bell Peppers (cored and diced)
  • 2 Onions (peeled and cut into thin rings)
  • 2 Carrots (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 lb Green Olives
  • 1/4 cup Capers
  • 1/2 can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic (passed through a garlic press if possible)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: 

Sauté eggplant in cooking oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 2:

In same oil, sauté carrots until tender. Remove and set aside.

Step 3:

Add green peppers to skillet and sauté until tender. Remove and set aside.

Step 4:

Add onions and garlic to skillet and sauté until onions turn golden then place in a large pot.

Step 5:

Add crushed tomatoes to pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6:

Add eggplant, carrots, peppers, capers, and olives. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Add salt if necessary. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7:

Chill and serve as an appetizer or as an accompaniment for meat, fish or poultry.

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