Caponata Siciliana

• tempo totale: 7 minutes

Ingredienti

1 ½ lb eggplant, cubed

2 celery stalks, diced

1 yellow onion, chopped

1/3 cup green olives, pitted + chopped

2 tbsp capers, rinsed

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved

1 shot white wine vinegar

1 tbsp sugar

Olive oil (for frying + sautéing)

Salt to taste

Fresh basil to finish

Istruzioni

Fry eggplant in olive oil until golden. Set aside.

Sauté celery + onion until soft.

Add tomato paste, cook 1 min.

Add olives, capers, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Simmer 5-7 min.

Fold in eggplant + basil. Simmer a few more min.

Let it rest and cool off.

Serve at room temp with crusty bread.

This traditional Caponata Siciliana recipe is one of Sicily’s most iconic eggplant dishes. Pairs perfectly with a glass of @Gratsi Wine red. 🍷

Buon Appetito!