"Caponata is truly the delicious Sicilian appetizer made with eggplant and other vegetables. Nonna Sara's recipe is easy and quick for an unforgettable treat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons olive oil ((for each vegetable))
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1 1/2 pound eggplant (unpeeled, 1/2 inch dice)
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1 large onion (diced)
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1 teaspoon salt ( for each batch of vegetables)
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1 green bell pepper (small. 1/2 inch dice)
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1 red bell pepper (small. 1/2 inch dice)
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2 yukon gold potatoes (medium. diced)
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1/2 cup gaeta black olives ((or kalamata olives))
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3 celery stalks (1/2 inch dice)
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1 14 1/2 ounce can tomato sauce
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
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salt (to taste)
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pepper (to taste)