I made this the night before having a gathering. When I first tasted it I did not feel it was anything worth while so I threw out the recipe. But I tried it again the next day and it was amazing! Everyone loved it and asked for a copy of the recipe. I paired it with garlic toast covered in parmesan cheese and then top it with the caponata. Will be making this again and again, very easy!
Artichoke and Fennel Caponata
The ingredients in this sweet-and-sour Sicilian side dish are roughly chopped to create a chunky spread. Caponata is typically made with eggplant, but this version features artichoke hearts. Spoon over toasted baguette slices.
Yield: 14 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 62
- Calories from fat: 17%
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.7mg
- Sodium: 257mg
- Calcium: 22mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped fennel bulb
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, fennel, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in raisins and next 8 ingredients (through artichokes). Bring to a simmer; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Artichoke and Fennel Caponata Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Dips/Spreads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Gluten-Free
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthdays/Anniversaries
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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