This Sicilian Eggplant Caponata is a sweet, tangy, and savory vegetable relish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Made with tender eggplant, tomatoes, celery, onions, olives, and capers in a balanced sweet-sour sauce, it’s a classic Italian dish perfect as an appetizer, side, or topping.
In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to:
Prep and sauté eggplant for the perfect texture
Create the signature agrodolce (sweet and sour) sauce
Combine classic Mediterranean ingredients like capers, olives, and tomatoes for authentic flavor
Whether you spread it on toasted bread, serve it with pasta, or enjoy it as a standalone side, this homemade caponata brings a true taste of Sicily to your table.
✨ Full recipe here:
📌 Ingredients You’ll Need:
Fresh eggplant
Onion & celery
Garlic
Tomatoes or tomato paste
Green olives & capers
Red wine vinegar
Sugar or sweetener of choice
Olive oil
Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
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