Caponata Panini

Name: Caponata Panini
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sourdough demi-baguettes or rolls, halved lengthwise; 8 slices provolone cheese, halved; 2 cups Caponata (recipe follows); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices; 3 tablespoons raisins; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste; (makes 5 cups); A panini press, indoor grill, or ridged grill pan (see Cook’s Note)

December 20, 2011

There are as many versions of caponata as there are regions of Italy, and all of them are delicious. Its sweet-and-sour flavor is a perfect complement to roasted meat and it also makes a lovely spread for crostini, but I especially like it paired with salty provolone. Though this hearty vegetarian sandwich tastes so indulgent, it’s actually quite light and healthy.

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