Roasted Red Pepper Caponata is a fresh medley of roasted peppers, olives, tomatoes, capers and anchovies that can be used to top crostini, served with toasted bread or mixed into pasta.

Prep time 15 Min | Cook Time 20 Min | Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Mario’s Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 jar Roasted Peppers (12 oz)
  • 2 Flat Fillets of Anchovies
  • 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz), drained
  • 1 can Pitted Green Olives (6 oz), drained
  • 1 cup Capote Capers, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions

  • Sauté onion in olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat until they just begin to color.
  • Add the peppers and let simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the anchovies and stir until dissolved, then add drained tomatoes, olives, capers and crushed red pepper.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low and add the vinegar and sugar, let simmer a few minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Top with parsley and serve at room temperature on top of crostini or toasted bread.

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