Antonio Carluccio’s caponata Siciliana (Sicilian vegetable stew)
- Portion size: Serves 4-6
- Hands-on time 20 min, simmering time 35 min
- Difficulty: easy
Antonio’s caponata is representative of the wonderful vegetables and flavours of Sicily. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for enjoying with the family, alongside a glass of Sicilian white wine.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 (800g) aubergines, cut into 2-3cm cubes
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 ripe beef tomatoes, cut into 3cm chunks
- 1 tbsp tomato purée, mixed with a splash water
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed
- 20 pitted green olives
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 head celery, sticks chopped
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
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Method
- Put the aubergine cubes in a mixing bowl and pour over water to cover. Leave to soak for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Put the oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the onion for 7-8 minutes until softened. Add the aubergine cubes and fry for 10 minutes until soft and tender. Add the remaining ingredients apart from the pine nuts (if using), season with salt and pepper, cover and cook gently for 30-35 minutes until everything is soft and tender.
- Stir in the pine nuts, if using. Serve warm as a side dish or by itself with good crusty bread.
Nutrition
- 158kcals Calories
- 11.5g (1.8g saturated) Fat
- 1.8g Protein
- 9.4g (8.7g sugars) Carbs
- 4.8g Fibre
- 0.4g Salt
For 6
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