Best 6 Artichoke And Fennel Caponata Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Artichoke and Fennel Caponata, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Sicily. This classic Italian dish combines the earthy sweetness of artichokes, the refreshing anise flavor of fennel, and a medley of sun-kissed vegetables, all harmonized in a tangy and aromatic sauce.

Dive into the vibrant world of Sicilian cuisine with our curated collection of recipes, each showcasing the unique charm of caponata. From the traditional version bursting with briny olives and capers, to innovative takes featuring roasted eggplant or succulent shrimp, our recipes cater to every palate.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring your caponata turns out perfect every time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Italy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CAPONATA



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I love caponata and this is such a colorful and interesting alternative to the classic eggplant version. This is going on my holiday cocktail party buffet with crostini.

Provided by MacChef

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (9 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, fennel and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in raisins and next 8 ingredients (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.4

ARTICHOKE CAPONATA (CAPUNATA 'I CACUOCCIULI)



Artichoke Caponata (Capunata 'i Cacuocciuli) image

Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Artichoke     Winter     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

For tomato sauce:
35-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
For vegetables:
6 ounce large green olives with pits (20)
3 lemons
2 pounds baby artichokes, about 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches (20)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 celery ribs, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Make tomato sauce:
  • Crush tomatoes in a bowl with your hand. Cook garlic in oil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat, turning occasionally, until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Discard garlic. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer vigorously, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to a thick pulp, about 20 minutes.
  • Prepare vegetables:
  • Smash olives with a meat pounder or flat side of a large knife. Remove pits. Soak olives 30 minutes in cold water, changing water every 10 minutes. Drain. Juice 2 lemons into a large bowl half filled with cold water and add lemon halves. Working with 1 artichoke at a time and running knife through remaining lemon before each cut, trim about ‚ inch from tops and cut off stems. Pull off tough outer leaves and quarter artichokes lengthwise. Put them in lemon water as trimmed.
  • Drain artichokes well and pat dry. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté artichokes, stirring, 2 minutes. Add salt to taste and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. While artichokes cook, blanch celery in boiling water 2 minutes and transfer with tongs to a bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Thinly slice.
  • Add celery, olives, and capers to artichokes. Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in vinegar and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature with a few grindings of black pepper.

ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CAPONATA



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Caponata is usually made with eggplant and green peppers. My husband hates eggplant, and I can't eat peppers, so when I found this recipe, I was pretty happy. It's really good, and goes will spooned over toasted baguette slices.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup fennel bulb, chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (9 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, celery,fennel, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in raisins, and next 8 ingredients, (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer; cook over medium low heat 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serving size: 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.4, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.7, Protein 1.4

ARTICHOKE AND FENNEL CRUDO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon)
1 1/2 cups baby arugula
5 baby artichokes, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. In a separate medium bowl, place the arugula. Spoon a small amount of the dressing onto the arugula and toss to coat. Spread a bed of arugula on a plate and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced artichokes, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper with the remaining dressing. Mix well to coat. Mound the artichoke mixture on top of the arugula. Top with the shaved Parmesan and serve.

ROASTED FENNEL AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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Canned artichokes add subtlety and flavor to this meal. We like the Whole Foods 365 brand because the artichokes don't come out too salty when roasted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fennel bulb (12 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch wedges, 1 tablespoon fronds reserved for garnish
1 can whole artichoke hearts in water (13.75 ounces), drained, patted dry, and cut in half lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange fennel and artichokes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables until caramelized on both sides, about 35 minutes, tossing after 20 minutes.
  • Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice. Add parsley, and toss to combine. Garnish with fennel fronds.

FRITO MISTO OF ARTICHOKES AND FENNEL



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     project, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Juice of 1 lemon
12 small artichokes
1 bulb fennel, trimmed
1/4 cup thinly shaved Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 quarts vegetable or canola oil
1 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
Olive oil, for sprinkling
1 lemon, cut into quarters
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with water, and add lemon juice. Peel away outer leaves of artichokes, leaving tender pale green leaves. Peel stems, and cut off spiny tops of leaves. Cut lengthwise into quarters. Immediately add artichokes to water.
  • Slice fennel bulb in half through the root. Slice each half crosswise, about 1/4 inch thick. Slices should be half-moon shapes. Place fennel in a medium bowl, and set aside. In a small bowl, combine cheese, garlic and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
  • In a large deep pan, heat oil over medium-low heat to 275 degrees. Drain artichokes, and dry completely with a dish towel. Add artichokes to oil, and cook until they begin to open and brown. Remove from pan, and let drain on paper towels.
  • Raise heat to medium-high or 350 degrees. Pour milk over fennel, and place flour in a medium bowl. Strain fennel, then toss lightly in flour to coat. Drop fennel and artichokes into oil, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Using a strainer, remove from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Let drain for 30 seconds, then transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle parsley mixture and a little olive oil over artichoke mixture. Season with salt. Toss briefly to combine ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, with lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use the freshest ingredients possible: The fresher your ingredients, the better your caponata will taste. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is an important ingredient in caponata, so make sure you use a good quality one. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a rich, fruity flavor.
  • Season to taste: Caponata should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Start with a small amount of each and then add more to taste until you reach the desired flavor.

Conclusion:

Artichoke and fennel caponata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this caponata recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. Enjoy!

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