Mamma Annette's Caponatina (Eggplant Salad)
Sauteed vegetables are simmered in a tomato and caper sauce and mixed with briny olives in this Sicilian eggplant salad that works as either a light lunch or a side dish at dinner.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add eggplant and saute until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a Dutch oven.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Add celery to the frying pan with more oil if necessary. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to the Dutch oven.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cut onion slices into 1-inch pieces. Add to the frying pan with bell peppers and more oil if necessary. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to the Dutch oven.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add tomato paste, vinegar, capers, sugar, and salt to the Dutch oven. Heat over medium heat until simmering, then cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.'}
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5
{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Add green and black olives and place in the refrigerator to chill before serving, about 1 hour.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)