Caponata With Fennel, Olives, And Raisins

Serves: 3

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

46

Sweetness

54

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 tbsps

Olive Oil

1.25 cups

Tomato Sauce

Directions:

1

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat

2

Add eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, and garlic; sauté until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes

3

Add olives and raisins, then mix in tomato sauce and vinegar

4

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

5

Uncover and simmer until caponata is thick and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer

6

Mix in basil

7

Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper

8

(Can be made 1 day ahead

9

Cover and refrigerate

10

) Serve at room temperature

11

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat

12

Add eggplant, bell peppers, fennel, and garlic; sauté until eggplant is tender, about 10 minutes

13

Add olives and raisins, then mix in tomato sauce and vinegar

14

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

15

Uncover and simmer until caponata is thick and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer

16

Mix in basil

17

Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper

18

(Can be made 1 day ahead

19

Cover and refrigerate

20

) Serve at room temperature