Artichoke and Edamame Caponata
April 11, 2016
30 min or less active, 60 min or less total, appetizer, condiment, gluten-free, spring, vegan
When did artichokes and edamame fall out of food fashion? Probably about the time kale made it's rise...well, I'd like to bring them back and together in this cooked vegetable salad inspired by Sicily. Caponata typically is a summer-time delight made with eggplant and tomatoes. I'm still planning on doing that in a few months, but in April springy green veggies reign so I used those. This isn't as saucy as the the traditional eggplant version, but it's got all the briny, salty and sweet components. Serve warm or at room temp on sliced baguette - bring out some good cheese and wine and dinner is served! Artichokes, olives and green peppers are typically nightmare veggies to pair with wine. Anytime that happens I just go for bubbles (blanc de noir pictured)!Information
Servings: 8
Time: About 15 minutes active; 55 minutes total
Price: About $15.70 total; $2.00 per serving
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 114
Protein: 5.7g
Fat: 4.9g
Saturated fat: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 14.5g
Fiber: 4.2g
Sodium: 427mg
Cholesterol: 0mg
High In: Vitamins C and K, Folate, Manganese
Good Source: Fiber, Protein, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper
Low In: Carbohydrates, Saturated fat, Cholesterol
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp EVOO
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 9 oz package frozen artichokes, thawed and halved lengthwise
- 10 oz package frozen edamame pods, thawed
- 1/2 cup green olives, whole or chopped, pitted or not
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 3 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
Preparation
- Heat EVOO in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and celery and sauté 10 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add green pepper, artichokes and edamame and cook 10 minutes more.
- Add green olives, raisins, capers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Adjust any seasonings. Add pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread, cheese and a nice sparkling wine.
