FIG AND FENNEL CAPONATA

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) red onion
2 cups (1/2-inch-diced) fennel (1 large)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 cup good sherry vinegar
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree, such as Redpack
8 dried Calimyrna figs, stems removed and 1/4-inch-diced
2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, such as Cerignola
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Grilled bread for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a 10-inch saute pan. Add the onions and fennel and saute for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in the vinegar, tomatoes, figs, and brown sugar, stirring to coat everything with the tomatoes. Stir in the capers, olives, orange zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the orange juice and parsley. Taste for seasonings; the caponata should be very highly seasoned. Serve the caponata warm or at room temperature with slices of grilled bread.

Angeline Saint luis
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This caponata is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's a beautiful and delicious dish that will impress your guests.


Kulsoom Bibi
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I love the way the flavors of the figs, fennel, and capers come together in this caponata. It's a truly unique and delicious dish.


rachael muasa
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This caponata is a delicious and versatile dish. I've used it as a topping for pizza, as a filling for sandwiches, and as a side dish. It's always a hit.


Arthur Bernasko
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes for caponata. This one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Christopher Lackie
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This caponata is a great way to use up leftover bread. I toasted some slices of baguette and topped them with the caponata. It was a delicious and easy lunch.


Ruby Torres
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I made this caponata for a picnic and it was a hit. It's a great dish to take to potlucks or parties.


Bhadur Ail
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I served this caponata with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal. The caponata was the perfect complement to the chicken.


Prashath Prashath
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This caponata is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet figs and the crunchy fennel.


Beverly Sheffield
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really liked it in this caponata. It added a nice depth of flavor.


dmvfoxbody1
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This caponata is a great make-ahead dish. I made it a few days ahead of time and it was even better the next day.


Asher Rowen
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I love the combination of flavors in this caponata. The sweetness of the figs, the savoryness of the fennel, and the tanginess of the capers are perfect together.


Tracey Fields
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This caponata is a great way to use up leftover figs. It's also a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer.


Tado Bernard
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I've never made caponata before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again.


Pretty Myra
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This is my new favorite caponata recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


LW CARST
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I made this caponata for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


body theief
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This caponata is delicious! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


mukwaya abubakar
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile, I've served it as an appetizer, a side dish, and even as a topping for grilled fish. It's always a hit.


Rao Majid
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This was my first time making caponata and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The caponata was flavorful and had a nice balance of sweet and savory.


Gm Sayem
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I've made this caponata twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the addition of fennel, it really gives the dish a unique flavor.


helen nombuso
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This fig and fennel caponata was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of sweet figs, savory fennel, and tangy capers was perfect. I served it as an appetizer with crostini and it was a hit!


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