I’m over on All About Vegan Food again today with a new recipe for you- my Lightened-up Caponata. Caponata is a traditional Italian aubergine/eggplant dish which is delicious but usually very rich.
I’ve taken my friend Giovanni’s family recipe and given it my own spin, making it a little lighter without compromising the flavour. I know aubergine isn’t really in season here yet but I’m crazy about olives and capers at the moment and haven’t had aubergine for so long so I couldn’t resist making caponata.
Head on over to All About Vegan Food for the recipe!
I’m sharing this recipe over at Wellness Weekends (the finale!) too.
Caeli @ Little Vegan Bear says
Looks beautiful Emma! I love caponata, but you’re right - sometimes it is a bit rich. Nice to have a lighter option!
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks Caeli. I think I wanted it to be less rich so I could eat more! 😉
Deena Kakaya says
This is exactly the sort of food I love to eat in this season; light, colourful and fresh x
Coconut and Berries says
Super! Glad it appeals Deena.
Jemma @ Celery and cupcakes says
This looks wonderful. I bert it’s lovely on the courgette spaghetti too.
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks Jemma. I don’t make courgette noodles enough but they were great here .
janae @ bring joy says
Those noodles look so pretty! What kind of spiralizer do you use?
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks Janae. I have a Benriner spiralizer http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-Cook-Spiral-Vegatable-Slicer/dp/B00012F3R2 . The noodles come out a litle flatter rather than round like most but it’s easy to use and clean!
Annie says
One of my favorite snacks!
Coconut and Berries says
Glad to hear you’re also a fan Annie 😀
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I have never tried Caponata but it looks like I’d love it - Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables and I love them in a tomato-y sauce Trying this this weekend! Pinned!
Coconut and Berries says
If you’re an eggplant fan I’m sure you’d love Caponata. It’s a recipe I know has convinced many who don’t even like eggplant! Let me know how you like it.
Poppy says
This looks so colourful and vibrant! Perfect for our sunny spells at the moment too!
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks Poppy. Today was beautiful wasn’t it?!
The Vegan 8 says
Emma, it looks so gorgeous and bright and colorful! My hubby LOVES eggplant and know he would totally be thrilled about this one! Going to go check out the post!
Coconut and Berries says
Thank you! Hope you get to try it. Even people who DON’T like eggplant seem to love this one!
Sharon @ Bit of the Good Stuff says
This look delicious Emma! I love aubergines but I rarely cook them myself, other than to make baba ganoush. Definitely need to add this to my ‘to try’ list ♥
Coconut and Berries says
I haven’t made baba ganoush for ages….now I want some!
Hope you try this one out Sharon
Joey says
I think I’ve only made caponata once - it was the first thing I cooked my partner many years ago, and I don’t think I’ve ever made it since. Clearly I need to remedy that!
Coconut and Berries says
It could be a romantic gesture to remake it! I stashed some in the freezer as I made a lot and just ate it up today Just as good.
hippymomelizabeth says
Looks great for breakfast, lunch or dinner…
Coconut and Berries says
Why not?! 😀