Photo: Squash Caponata Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1/2-inch)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 heaping tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
- 1 cup canned San Marzano whole plum tomatoes, drained of their liquid and broken into small pieces
- 3 medium-size stalks celery, cut into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 12 green olives, preferably Cerignola, pitted and chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, toss the squash with the sugar and half of the olive oil. Season with salt and stir in the oregano. Arrange the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and place it in the center of the oven. Cook until the squash is tender but still holds its shape and is somewhat firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and the raisins. Set aside.
Heat a medium skillet and add a little of the remaining olive oil. When it begins to smoke lightly, add the onions and garlic. Season with salt and cook until they are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes, celery, capers, and olives. Stir to blend. Refrigerate.
When the squash is cooked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool. Stir it into the onion mixture. Stir in the raisins and vinegar. Taste for seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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By rlsteelstl
on November 19, 2011
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very good. made with butternut squash instead of zuchini. left out the olives and capers, but sprinkled with grated romano cheese when served. Yummy! even better the next day.
By mrsmamab_13090349
Northeast Ohio
on April 10, 2011
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I enjoyed this recipe. From watching the show, I knew that the squash roasted with sugar and oregano was the butternut, even though it wasn't listed in the ingredients. I thought the butternut was the best part! We are adding more vegetables to our diet and this was a nice recipe to add to the file.
By klopez28_10466628
St Petersburg, FL
on April 03, 2011
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please correct the errors in the recipe!
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