Caponata
Caponata is a flavorful Sicilian vegetable relish featuring tender eggplant, peppers, onions, and olives simmered in a tangy tomato-vinegar sauce. Its sweet, sour, and savory notes make it a versatile dish perfect as a side, antipasto, or light meal, appealing to vegetarians and fans of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 1/2 green pepper, cubed ⓘ
- 1 medium onion, chopped ⓘ
- 1 medium peeled eggplant, cubed ⓘ
- 3 to 4 large cloves garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 6 oz tomato paste ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons wine vinegar ⓘ
- 1/2 cup sliced stuffed olives ⓘ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- dash of pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Saute in olive oil the cubed green pepper, chopped onion, cubed peeled eggplant, and chopped garlic for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix together tomato paste, vinegar, sliced stuffed olives, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper; combine with the sauteed mixture.
- Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
546
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).