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Caponata
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
The colors and flavors are fantastic. Good served with a grilled meat, some crusty bread and your favorite wine. Caponata is perfect for jarring or canning by following simple directions found in most cookbooks. Read more . You may wish to refrigerate and eat cold or serve warm as a vegetable or side dish. This can also be topped with some pine nuts for added texture.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup corn oil
8 whole cloves garlic
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, diced
2 cups yellow squash skin-on, sliced
2 cups zucchini skin-on, sliced
2 cups eggplant skin-on, diced
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a large sauté pan, heat oils over medium-high heat. Add 8 whole cloves garlic, 1 medium onion and 1/2 each yellow and red bell peppers and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, 2 cups squash, 2 cups zucchini and 2 cups eggplant and cook until all ingredients are al dente, stirring occasionally for approximately 15 minutes. Add 2 cups tomato and 1/4 cup basil and continue to cook an additional 5-7 minutes. Season to taste using salt and pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com