Classic Caponata Recipe

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Classic Caponata
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add eggplant, onion, and garlic cloves. saute until eggplant is soft and brown, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add diced tomatoes with juice, then red wine vinegar and drained capers.Cover and simmer until eggplant and onion are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  3. Season caponata to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in fresh basil.
  4. Transfer caponata to serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
  5. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold
  6. (Caponata can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
  7. This recipe yields 6 to 8 appetizer servings.
  8. Fresh basil brightens up this traditional eggplant spread.
  9. Serve it on baguette slices or crackers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 141.23 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.21g 17%
Sodium 65.17mg 3%
Potassium 369.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.49g 3%
Sugars 5.65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 2.16g 4%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 22.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.78 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.49g 17%
Sodium 37.74mg 3%
Potassium 214.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.49g 3%
Sugars 3.27g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 14%
Protein 1.25g 4%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 18%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 12.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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