CAPONATA

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This stuff takes a lot of prep time, but it is fantastic. It is great for a larger crowd. It can also be prepared 4 to 5 days in advance.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Low Protein

Time 11h30m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium eggplants
1 large red pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
1 large yellow pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
2 medium zucchini, peeled and julienned
2 medium white onions, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 cup capers
1/2 cup pitted green olives
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes, purred
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper
fresh parsley (to garnish)
flat bread or thinly sliced Italian bread

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant and cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • Put in a strainer and sprinkle with salt.
  • Place a heavy bowl on top to drain out the moisture.
  • Drain for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse thoroughly and dry on paper towels.
  • In a large 11x15 roasting pan, combine eggplant, peppers, zucchini, onions, capers, olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic and oil.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together.
  • Combine vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over the vegetables.
  • Mix together.
  • Bake in the oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours turning vegetables every half hour.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve at room temperature with breads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 67.5, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.7

Innes Yves
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I can't wait to try this caponata recipe. It looks so delicious!


Qandeel Fatima
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This caponata is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Sabar G
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I love the addition of pine nuts and raisins in this recipe. It gives the caponata a nice crunch and sweetness.


Ashik Modon
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I've never made caponata before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Batzorig Bayrsaikhan
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This is my go-to caponata recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aashique Banaya
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I made this caponata for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Haji Azad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of eggplant and zucchini on hand, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Althea Garrick
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I love how this caponata is not too sweet and not too sour. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Milton Enrique Sobalvarro Brenes
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


Nattalie Adams
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This caponata recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


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