Eggplant, tomato, celery, capers, olives, raisins, and grape vinegar make a sweet-sour mezze.
30 min prep 55 min cook
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Cut the eggplants into 2 cm cubes.
Cook the eggplants in olive oil for 15 minutes until soft.
Saute the onion and celery stalk in the same pot for 6 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes into a sauce.
Add the eggplant, capers, olives, raisins, vinegar, and sugar.
Cook the caponata covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
Rest it warm and serve with toasted bread.
💡 Tip: Letting caponata rest warm balances the vinegar, olives, and eggplant.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature with toasted bread and basil.
~240
kcal calories
5
g protein
22
g carbs
15
g fat
19.5g
Sugar
9.3g
Fiber
271.2mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (73%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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