Vegetables & sides / RICETTI
Maltese vegetable caponata
Aubergines, peppers and marrows with tomato, olives and capers.
◷ 65 min / 6 servings
Method
- Dice vegetables. Brown aubergine in 3 tbsp oil in batches and set aside.
- Soften onion in remaining oil. Add garlic, peppers and marrows for 10 minutes.
- Add aubergine, tomatoes, tomato paste and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add olives and capers. Season and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes.
✳ From the kitchen
Serve warm or cold with bread.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.