Best Slow Cooker Spicy Caponata Recipes

SLOW-COOKER CAPONATA

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This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature. Try adding a little leftover caponata to scrambled eggs for a savory breakfast. -Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
12 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons capers, undrained
5 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
French bread baguette slices, toasted
Optional: Fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts and additional olive oil

Steps:

Place first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker (do not stir). Cook, covered, on high for 3 hours. Stir gently; replace cover. Cook on high 2 hours longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly; discard bay leaves. Serve with toasted baguette slices, adding toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SLOW-COOKED SPICY PORTUGUESE CACOILA

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You're probably used to pulled pork coated with barbecue sauce and made into sandwiches. Portuguese pulled pork is a spicy dish often served at our large family functions. Each cook generally adds his or her own touches that reflect their taste and Portuguese heritage. A mixture of beef roast and pork can be used. -Michele Merlino, Exeter, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, cut into 2-in. pieces
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
12 bolillos or hoagie buns, split, optional

Steps:

Place pork in a large bowl; add wine, garlic and seasonings. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight., Transfer pork mixture to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add onion and water. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Skim fat. Remove bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks. If desired, serve with a slotted spoon on bolillos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1075mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CAPONATA

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Add Sicilian flavors to your party with these meatless appetizers. Serve slow cooked spicy vegetable Caponata with bread or crackers.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 5h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 small unpeeled eggplants (3/4 lb each), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced (1 1/3 cups)
1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into slices (2 cups)
1 red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Toasted bread slices or assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix eggplant, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, raisins, tomato paste, sugar, pepper flakes and pepper.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
Stir basil, parsley, olives, capers and vinegar into slow cooker. Cool completely. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve caponata cold or at room temperature with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

SLOW COOKER SPICY CHICKEN

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I sometimes chop up a chipotle pepper and throw it in with some adobo sauce for a twist. I don't measure spices, so my measurements are conservative.

Provided by shmeya

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 4h15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker, and pour in the salsa and tomato sauce. Add the garlic and onion, and sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Set the cooker on Low, and cook until the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Shred the chicken with two forks for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 392.1 mg, Sugar 3 g