Caponata

A classic Sicilian vegetable dish featuring sautéed aubergines, tomatoes, celery, and olives in a sweet and tangy vinegar sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 275.6 kcals 1102.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.9 grams 83.5 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 84.2 grams
Protein 3.7 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1.5
tbsp
Sugar
or to taste
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Capers
drained and chopped
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
Salt
for draining and seasoning
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
handful
OilsFats
45
ml
1
to taste
Vegetables
4
piece
Aubergine
medium, chopped
1
piece
Onion
chopped
2
stalk
Celery
chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
chopped
100
g
Green Olives
pitted and sliced

Steps

  • Sprinkle chopped aubergines with salt and drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
  • Brown the aubergine in olive oil over moderate heat for 10 minutes then set aside.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and tomatoes in a separate pan with salt and pepper.
  • Add sliced olives to the pan and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooled aubergine and chopped capers.
  • Mix red wine vinegar with sugar and add to the pan.
  • Cook for 10 minutes until the vinegar has been absorbed.
  • Stir in chopped parsley and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to serve.