Sicilian Eggplant Caponata.
Eggplant, celery, olives and capers come together in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce. This Sicilian-style vegetable dish is delicious with bread or alongside a meal.
Vegan- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4 people
- Difficulty
- Easy

- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 35 minutes
- Total time
- 55 minutes
Ingredients
For 4 servings · Check off as you go
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5 stepsBrown the eggplant
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a wide pan. Cook eggplant in batches for 10–12 minutes, turning until browned and tender. Set aside.
Soften the vegetables
Add remaining oil, onion and celery to the pan. Cook for 7 minutes over medium heat.
Simmer the sauce
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced.
Bring together
Return eggplant and fold gently into the sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, adding a small splash of water only if needed.
Rest and serve
Remove from the heat and tear in basil. Let stand for 10 minutes so the sweet-and-sour flavours settle before serving.
Ingredient Notes
No anchovies are used in this version.
Cooking Tips
Keep the eggplant pieces intact when folding them into the sauce.






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