Best Zucchini Caponata With Olive Dirt Recipes

Zucchini Caponata | Lodge Cast Iron image

Provided by Susan Reid

Yield 8 - 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cups of chopped zucchini
1 cup of diced onion
2 of large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped or minced
of 1 ½ cups chopped tomato (1 large or 2 medium tomatoes)
of 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon sugar (depending on acidity of the tomatoes)
¼ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper
½ cup of halved grape or cherry tomatoes
of 1 to 2 tablespoons drained capers
¼ cup of pitted halved black olives, preferably oil-cured
¼ cup of chopped fresh basil, parsley, or oregano (optional)

Steps:

Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, then the zucchini, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until all the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper; remove from the heat.
When lukewarm, stir in the capers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs. Store covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

Easy Caponata image

Provided by Carmencita

Time 56m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 stalks stalk celery, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
½ cup olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium eggplant, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, cubed
1 ¾ cups tomato puree (passata)
½ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
10 black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon capers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 leaves basil, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add celery and cook uncovered until softened, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant, red bell peppers, and zucchini and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add olives, raisins, pine nuts, and capers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat; stir in chopped basil. Cool and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 424 mg, Sugar 14 g

Summer Squash Caponata image

Provided by David Tanis

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium green zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
6 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons medium capers, rinsed, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes and drained
24 green olives, such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, for garnish
6 hard-boiled eggs (9-minute), for garnish
Italian parsley leaves, for garnish
Basil leaves, for garnish
12 (1/2-inch) slices Italian or French bread, toasted

Steps:

Pour 1/2 inch olive oil into a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add enough zucchini to cover bottom of pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Let zucchini sizzle and brown slightly. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Continue cooking zucchini and summer squash in batches, adding oil to the pan as necessary.
In the same skillet, cook the onions over medium-high heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper and transfer onion mixture to bowl with zucchini.
To the bowl, add red-pepper flakes, sugar, vinegar and capers. Toss gently together. Taste and adjust, making sure the seasoning is bright, with a balanced sweet-sour flavor. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and taste again. (If time permits, let the flavors marry for an hour or more before serving. The caponata may be refrigerated for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature to serve.)
Transfer mixture to a large platter. Top with olives and hard-cooked eggs, halved or quartered. Garnish with parsley and basil leaves. Serve at room temperature with toasted bread for making crostini.