SUMMER SQUASH CAPONATA
Caponata, a sweet and sour vegetable dish of Sicilian origin, is usually made with eggplant, but this version is made with zucchini and yellow squash, and dotted with capers and olives. Served at room temperature, caponata often graces the antipasto table at restaurants, but it can also be a main course or a side dish. At home, it can top crostini, a perfect accompaniment to drinks. For a picnic, serve it with good canned tuna and hard-cooked eggs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories brunch, lunch, finger foods, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 inch olive oil into a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add enough zucchini to cover bottom of pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Let zucchini sizzle and brown slightly. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking zucchini and summer squash in batches, adding oil to the pan as necessary.
- In the same skillet, cook the onions over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and transfer onion mixture to bowl with zucchini.
- To the bowl, add red-pepper flakes, sugar, vinegar and capers. Toss gently together. Taste and adjust, making sure the seasoning is bright, with a balanced sweet-sour flavor. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and taste again. (If time permits, let the flavors marry for an hour or more before serving. The caponata may be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature to serve.)
- Transfer mixture to a large platter. Top with olives and hard-cooked eggs, halved or quartered. Garnish with parsley and basil leaves. Serve at room temperature with toasted bread for making crostini.
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Ps5
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
Prem Pandey
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients to create such a delicious dish.
Apolu Barua
[email protected]This caponata is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.
DouglasJ Holste
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up all those extra summer squash.
Sahil Gaddi
[email protected]This caponata is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
LEO WREN
[email protected]I love the sweet and sour flavor of this caponata. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
June Lawson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Matt Schertz
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use summer squash and this recipe is perfect. The caponata is delicious and it's a great way to use up all those extra squash.
She's bajir
[email protected]This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so fresh and flavorful. I love serving it with grilled chicken or fish.
Eni Muca
[email protected]I made this caponata for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Nana Adjoa Royal
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses seasonal ingredients. The summer squash and tomatoes are at their peak right now and they really shine in this dish.
Shamar McDowell
[email protected]This was the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It was easy to make ahead of time and it was a hit with everyone. Thanks for sharing!
Nichole King
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The caponata was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Atik05
[email protected]This caponata is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it can be served warm or cold, making it perfect for any occasion.
Carmyn Swindell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible.
rony tommy 009
[email protected]This was my first time trying caponata and I'm so glad I did. It was delicious! I served it over pasta and it was the perfect summer meal.
Satpreet Kashyap
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some chopped zucchini and bell pepper to mine and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
Cena Kneubehl
[email protected]This caponata was a hit at my summer BBQ! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the squash was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.