CAPONATA AND HERB POLENTA

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cubanelle Italian long green pepper, seeded and diced
1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup large green olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata black olives, pitted and chopped
1 (3-ounce) jar capers, drained
1/2 cup (a couple of handfuls) golden raisins
1 medium firm eggplant, diced
Salt
1 (32-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup quick-cook polenta, found in Italian foods or specialty foods aisles
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmigiano
Salt and pepper
6 cups mixed greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Serving suggestion: Mixed greens tossed with fresh herbs, dressed with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cutting board near the stovetop. Preheat a big, deep pot over medium heat. Add oil, garlic, and crushed pepper. As you chop vegetables (peppers, onion, and celery), add them to the pot. Once vegetables are in there, increase heat a bit.
  • Stir in olives, capers, and raisins. Salt the diced eggplant and stir into the pot. Add tomatoes, diced and crushed, to the pot and stir caponata well to combine. Cover pot and cook caponata 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley and remove pan from heat.
  • Polenta: Bring 3 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add polenta and stir constantly until the cornmeal masses together. Stir in herbs, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread polenta out over a serving platter. Make a shallow well from the center out and fill with half of the prepared caponata. This stands as a complete dinner on its own, so rich with vitamins and fresh vegetables. Refrigerate the remaining caponata for a later use.
  • If you prepare a salad, keep it simple. Dress mixed greens with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Caponata can also be used as a bruschetta topping.

Esther Marko
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Overall, I thought this dish was good, but not great. I would probably make it again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


The kings Of skrra
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory caponata. The polenta was good, but I would have liked it to be a bit more flavorful.


Allen Avalos
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I'm not a big fan of caponata, but I thought this dish was delicious. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the caponata was a nice complement. I would definitely make this again.


Yetunde Ramat Onikoyi
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This dish was amazing! The caponata was flavorful and the polenta was creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Gjjcccu Hdhxycy
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This dish was a disappointment. The caponata was bland and the polenta was gluey. I would not recommend this recipe.


Roshan Bk
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I loved this dish! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Andrew Flores
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Overall, I thought this dish was good, but not great. I would probably make it again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Chris Dyme
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would have preferred a recipe that was a bit quicker and easier to prepare.


Vera Vera
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this dish. I ended up having to substitute a few things, and I think it affected the final flavor of the dish.


Haris hussain Marwat
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have added more spices to the caponata. The polenta was good, but I would have liked it to be a bit more flavorful.


rezia begum
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory caponata. The polenta was good, but I would have liked it to be a bit creamier.


Charlene Kaye
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I'm a big fan of caponata, and this recipe did not disappoint. The caponata was flavorful and tangy, and the polenta was creamy and smooth. I loved the addition of the herbs, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I would definitely make this di


Sanwar Husain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The caponata was delicious, with a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch of freshness. I would definitely make thi


Mohammad Mahmoud
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the caponata and the polenta. The caponata was especially flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness and tanginess. I will definitely be making this


Brianna Giese
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The caponata was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I loved the addition of the herbs, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone l


Ovie Dicks
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of caponata and polenta, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked together really well, and the dish was both hearty and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kesia Rampedi
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth the effort. The caponata was so rich and flavorful, and the polenta was the perfect accompaniment. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was


Samantha Stlouis
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The herb polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the caponata was the perfect topping. The combination of the two was simply divine. I highly recommend this dish!


Fat Sammy
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This caponata and herb polenta dish was a flavor explosion in my mouth! The caponata had a wonderful balance of sweet and tangy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the herbs, which gave the dish a unique and