Caponata Picnic Sandwiches

Name: Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 411 grams diced tomatoes; 1 Tbsp drained capers; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut crosswise into 6 equal pieces; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 59 milliliters olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 3 Tbsps raisins; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 59 milliliters red wine vinegar; 6 servings Salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 6 slices (1/3-inch-thick) drained fresh water-packed mozzarella

This recipe serves 6. If $1.64 per serving falls in your budget, Caponata Picnic Sandwiches might be a super dairy free and pescatarian recipe to try. One serving contains 339 calories, 9g of protein, and 10g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. A mixture of pepper, canned tomatoes, eggplant, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

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Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Add the celery and saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

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Celery

Add the eggplant and saute until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.

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Salt

Add the red pepper and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

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Red Pepper

Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, raisins, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer over medium-low heat until the flavors blend and the mixture thickens, stirring often, about 20 minutes.

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Raisins

Add the vinegar, sugar, and capers. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Cut the bread pieces horizontally in half. Grill the bread cut-side down on a grill pan over medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Rub the whole garlic cloves over the toasted side of the bread.

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Add a slice of mozzarella to bread bottom, spoon the caponata on top, cover with the other bread half, and serve.

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To take for a picnic: Wrap the sandwiches separately in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Chill until ready to serve, or keep at room temperature up to 1 hour.

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