Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata balances tender eggplant with tangy tomatoes, briny capers, and a gentle warmth from cinnamon and allspice. A touch of red wine and vinegar lends a sweet-sour depth that shines as a side dish, antipasto, or spread on crusty bread. Serve it at room temperature for picnics, aperitivo hour, or a relaxed dinner party.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until the onion is lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, water, wine, and bay leaf. Simmer, stirring often, until the eggplant is tender and the mixture has thickened, 13 to 15 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the sugar, capers, and vinegar. Let cool for 30 minutes, then discard the bay leaf. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Calories 65.1 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.08 g Low Source
- Carbs 10.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.33 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.66 mg Low Source
- Sodium 190.58 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 22.94 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.33 mg Low Source
- Potassium 134.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Ruth's Sicilian Eggplant Caponata is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Chinese Eggplant, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 65.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Chinese Eggplant, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 65.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ruth’s Sicilian Eggplant Caponata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
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