CAPONATA WITH FENNEL, OLIVES, AND RAISINS

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Categories     Olive     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Fennel     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Shower     Engagement Party     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 cups coarsely chopped red bell peppers
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh fennel bulb (about 1 medium)
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, and garlic; sauté until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes. Add olives and raisins, then mix in tomato sauce and vinegar. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer until caponata is thick and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer. Mix in basil. Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.

Ma Telekom
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Aaron Ruiz
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This dish was a disaster! The flavors didn't go together at all and the texture was mushy.


Aleksa Bojicic
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use a bit more seasoning.


Magar Raju
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be great for people who like sweet and savory dishes.


Dhfj Gifu
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I'm not a big fan of caponata, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors are really nice and the dish is very easy to make.


Boss Telecom
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially like the addition of fennel, which gives the dish a nice anise flavor.


Md Alfash
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The raisins and olives add a nice touch of sweetness, while the capers and vinegar add a bit of tang.


Kimesha Clarke
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and it's a great dish to serve at a special occasion dinner.


Aliyu Ishaq Abdullahi
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I'm not usually a fan of caponata, but this recipe changed my mind. The fennel and olives really add something special.


Okolo Favour
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. People were asking for the recipe all night long.


Alina Raut
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Nelsonde Silmeas
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I love caponata and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The fennel, olives, and raisins add a nice depth of flavor, and the sauce is perfectly tangy and sweet.