How to Make Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Dear readers, how about creating wonders in your kitchen today? Here is the white bean and eggplant caponata! This delicious dish, prepared in a single pan with just 10 ingredients, is both plant-based and a protein powerhouse. Plus, you can serve it with pasta, polenta, toasted bread, or mashed potatoes. Let's get to the kitchen! I'm sure you'll enjoy discovering this flavor.

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Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe Ingredients 12items
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1.5-2 cm cubes
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 can (425 g) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (425 g) white beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil (optional)
How to Make Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe 6steps
1

If you want to toast your pine nuts first, toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring. Be careful not to burn them!

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the diced onions to the heated oil and cook for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.

3

Add the eggplants, chopped garlic, and salt. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Add the crushed tomatoes, white beans, water, raisins, and capers. Reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.

5

When the sauce thickens and the eggplants are tender, add the toasted pine nuts and optionally the basil. Adjust the salt to taste.

6

Serve hot with toasted bread or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe Cooking Tips

Be careful when toasting pine nuts, they can burn quickly! Using fresh basil will enhance the flavor. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

/serving
360
kcal
12.0g
Protein
49.8g
Carbs
16.6g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe?
One serving of Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe comes to about 360 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 12.0g. Carbohydrates: 49.8g. Fat: 16.6g.
How long does it take to make Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe?
Start to finish, 50 min is enough. Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe?
You need 12 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1.5-2 cm cubes, 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1 can (425 g) diced tomatoes, 1 can (425 g) white beans, drained, 3/4 cup water...
What diets is Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe suitable for?
Yes — Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free.
How to make Flavorful White Bean and Eggplant Caponata Recipe?
It comes together in 6 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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3 weeks ago

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3 weeks ago

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