Vegetable Caponata

by | Updated: April 11th, 2025

Colorful, comforting and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this vegetable caponata is a delicious way to load up on veggies. Made with tender eggplant, juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and aromatic onion, it’s seasoned simply with olive oil, paprika, oregano and a touch of salt and pepper. Fresh parsley adds a bright finish, making this hearty dish perfect as a side, spread or light main.

Vegetable Caponata

Vegetable Caponata
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Vegetable Caponata

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 202 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant cubed
  • 2 medium tomatoes cubed
  • 4 mini sweet bell peppers sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. In medium sauté pan, sauté eggplant with olive oil for 5 minutes. Stir to coat in oil.
  2. Add remaining vegetables and spices.
  3. Sauté additional 5-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Caponata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 337mg14%
Potassium 987mg28%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 6521IU130%
Vitamin C 227mg275%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Simply Organic Oregano -- 0.75 oz
Simple Truth Organic Ground Paprika -- 2.22 oz
NOW Foods Ellyndale Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil -- 16.9 fl oz
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