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Caponata

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Sicilian sweet-sour eggplant relish with capers, olives, and pine nuts.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly Vegan G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Agrodolce (sweet-sour) balance from vinegar and sugar; resting overnight deepens flavors.

Key Ingredients

eggplant tomatoes celery capers olives vinegar sugar pine nuts

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