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Okra Caponata Toasts

Okra replaces the usual eggplant in an innovative and appealing appetizer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12

Ingredients

1

1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1

/3 cup chopped onion

1

/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

1

garlic clove, minced

Generous pinch of dried crushed red pepper

6

ounces okra, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch rounds

6

tablespoons water

1

/4 cup diced canned tomatoes in juice

2

1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1

1/2 teaspoons drained capers

12

baguette slices, toasted

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir 1 minute. Add okra, 6 tablespoons water and tomatoes with juices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until okra is tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Uncover and simmer until most of liquid evaporates and mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

    Step 2

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons caponata onto each baguette slice and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (2 toasts): calories
108; total fat
2 g; saturated fat
0.5 g; cholesterol
0.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit