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Slow-Cooker Caponata

Name: Slow-Cooker Caponata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 6 cups.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 12 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons capers, undrained; 5 bay leaves; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; French bread baguette slices, toasted; Optional: Fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts and additional olive oil

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours

Makes

6 cups

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023

This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature. Try adding a little leftover caponata to scrambled eggs for a savory breakfast. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana

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Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
12 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons capers, undrained
5 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
French bread baguette slices, toasted
Optional: Fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts and additional olive oil

Directions

Place first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker (do not stir). Cook, covered, on high for 3 hours. Stir gently; replace cover. Cook on high 2 hours longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly; discard bay leaves. Serve with toasted baguette slices, adding toppings as desired.

Test Kitchen tip

For easy entertaining, serve warm directly from the slow cooker or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 34 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Slow-Cooker Caponata

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