Dinner

Classic Caponata is for Dinner.

Classic Caponata takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Classic Caponata takes 30 minutes to cook.

Classic Caponata makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Classic Caponata are:

5T Olive Oil
1 1 1/2 pound eggplant, peeled and 1/4" cubed
1 medium onion, diced
8 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
1 14oz can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings in juice (Muir Glen brand is best)
3T red wine vinegar
2T drained capers
1/4 C chopped sun dried tomatoes (moist pak, not in oil)
1/3 C fresh chopped basil

Salt to taste
Balsamic vinegar for drizzle

Here is how you make Classic Caponata:

Makes 6-8 appetizer servings, or 4 servings for main dish pastaHeat oil in heavy large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant, onion, and garlic. Saute until eggplant is soft and browned, about 15 minutes. Add diced tomatoes with juice, then red wine vinegar and drained capers and sun dried tomatoes. Cover and simmer until eggplant and onion are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in fresh basil. Serving options: As an appetizer, or for a small meal, serve warm or at room temperature on toasted baguette spread with (or without) herbed goat cheese. Add a nice salad with a balsamic vinaigrette and you're set. As a main dish pasta: Mix into cooked pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir in grilled chicken. A wonderful light meal! Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAMABIGDOG.

The nutritional information for Classic Caponata is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 145.7

• Total Fat: 11.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 176.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Protein: 1.9 g

Classic Caponata is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Classic Caponata is Vegetarian