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Sicilian Eggplant Appetizer Caponata

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Greetings and Welcome to The Family Recipe Place.




Today's recipe is an old fashioned recipe that was created by my Great Grandfather Carmen.



May he rest in peace.



He always put bologna in Caponata.



Of course, the original authentic way for Sicilian eggplant appetizer is without bologna.




If you want to stick to tradition, omit it. This is how we love it and it is delicious.




This is a skillet with fried bologna chopped and eggplant Caponata



So Simple To Make



When I make this recipe, it takes me back to being a child and remembering the smell coming from the kitchen as he fried his bologna and stirred his Caponata.



It is now a tradition in my home that I now make for my family. Watching my kids enjoy it as much as I did back then, always puts a smile on my face.




I hope you will give this recipe a try and that you enjoy it as much as I did then and still do today.




This is how you make bologna Caponata.






Sicilian Eggplant Appetizer Caponata



What you'll need:

  • Eggplant - 1/2 of the whole eggplant chopped
  • 1 can Tomato Paste
  • Celery - 1 Stalk
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 Tbsps.
  • Capers - 1 Tbsp.
  • Salt, pepper - Pinch or To taste
  • Granulated Garlic - 1 Tsp. or To taste
  • Green Olives - Sliced 1/4 Cup
  • Onion - Chopped 1/4 Cup
  • 1 Package of your Favorite Bologna - Sliced into small squares




Preparation:



    1. Put olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Olive oil burns easily so watch closely.




    2. Add bologna and cook until it slightly browned and slightly crisp.




    3. Add your Caponata mix and blend with bologna. Cook until Caponata is hot and tender.




    4. Serve as a sandwich on your favorite bread. It is delicious served on fresh Italian bread.







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    Location: Utica, NY, USA

    Comments

    Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine said…
    very nice tribute to my dad thank you!
    Monday, August 21, 2017
    Curts Delectable Creations said…
    Hard to believe it's been 22 years since he left us and I still remember
    Monday, August 21, 2017
    Unknown said…
    Claudia, thank you. Mike has regained his appetite. He fought cancer,and has now ability because of your love and effort.Bonus Appétit. Debra Lindersmith. & Mikebonningto@yahoo.com.
    Saturday, September 15, 2018
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