Caponata alla Siciliana (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant)

Caponata alla Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian dish that dates back to the 18th century. It was originally served as a side dish or relish, but now it is commonly enjoyed as a main course.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Caponata alla Siciliana (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant)

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Green olives
• 2 tablespoon Capers
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Cut the eggplant into cubes and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
2. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the eggplant cubes and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the onion, celery, and red bell pepper until softened.
4. Add the tomato paste, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and capers. Stir well.
5. Return the fried eggplant to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Add the green olives and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve the Caponata alla Siciliana warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.