{"id":"1606b047-1d61-492e-b36e-01a14fa71ebd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1606b047-1d61-492e-b36e-01a14fa71ebd","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a37549227/caponata-recipe/","title":"Classic Caponata","description":"This sweet-sour caponata is delicious on everything from fish to eggs.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5 c.","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H15M","ingredients":[{"text":"1/3 c. golden raisins","item":"golden raisins","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil","item":"(or more) extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 lb. baby eggplant, finely chopped","item":"baby eggplant","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 medium sweet green pepper, such as Cubanelle, finely chopped","item":"medium sweet green pepper, such as Cubanelle","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped","item":"medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 white onion, finely chopped","item":"white onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 celery ribs, chopped","item":"celery ribs","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"5 tbsp. white wine vinegar","item":"white wine vinegar","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. light or dark brown sugar","item":"light or dark brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. capers, drained","item":"capers","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"drained"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"4 plum tomatoes, chopped","item":"plum tomatoes","quantity":4,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/2 c. mixed olives, pitted, coarsely chopped","item":"mixed olives, pitted","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"coarsely chopped"},{"text":"1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley","item":"finely chopped fresh parsley","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp. raw pine nuts","item":"raw pine nuts","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Place raisins in a small heatproof bowl."},{"number":2,"text":"Pour enough boiling water over raisins to cover. Set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Working in batches, arrange eggplant in a single layer and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggplant to a plate; season with salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Into same pot, pour more oil if needed and heat over medium-high heat. Cook green and red peppers, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes; season with salt. Using slotted spoon, transfer peppers to plate with eggplant."},{"number":5,"text":"In same pot over medium-low heat, combine onion and celery and cover with a lid. Cook, uncovering and stirring occasionally, until celery is softened, about 15 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk vinegar, capers, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp. salt."},{"number":7,"text":"Add garlic to pot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, increase heat to medium, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes more; season with salt."},{"number":8,"text":"Return eggplant and peppers to pot. Add vinegar mixture, olives, parsley, and pine nuts and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until jammy, about 20 minutes. Let cool."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:25:27.949547+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:25:27.949547+00:00"}