SLOW-COOKER SPICY CAPONATA

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Add Sicilian flavors to your party with these meatless appetizers. Serve slow cooked spicy vegetable Caponata with bread or crackers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small unpeeled eggplants (3/4 lb each), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced (1 1/3 cups)
1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into slices (2 cups)
1 red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Toasted bread slices or assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix eggplant, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, raisins, tomato paste, sugar, pepper flakes and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
  • Stir basil, parsley, olives, capers and vinegar into slow cooker. Cool completely. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve caponata cold or at room temperature with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

Abir Boshak
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Radowan Ahamed
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gayan Daswin
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I'm not a fan of caponata, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It's really good.


Sindiswa Marake
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This caponata is a bit spicy, but it's so good. I can't stop eating it!


Hershal Bruce
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This is my new favorite recipe. I've been eating it non-stop for the past week.


Melissa C
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I made this caponata for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of her childhood.


Marker
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This recipe is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Marietta Mosley
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the anchovies from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Charlene Mupandasekwa
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This caponata is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mohammod Shorif yddin
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw it in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Itz Nabintou
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This is the best caponata recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Kaiden Carmichael
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I served this caponata over grilled fish and it was amazing. The flavors were perfect together.


Sam Masika
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I didn't have any capers, so I used olives instead. It turned out great!


Mary Harman
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It was a bit bland. I'll try adding more spices next time.


Felix Nachimbwe
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Nasyia Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and the caponata turned out perfectly. It was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili pepper.


nazim malik
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This is my go-to recipe for caponata. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can throw it in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Heude Kanxa
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I've made this caponata several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Zanele Emelina
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This recipe is a winner! The caponata was delicious and easy to make. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family and friends.