Easy Keto Caponata

This easy keto caponata creates the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and sour! Serve as an appetizer or a side dish when you want to add an amazingly flavorful dish to your table!

You’ll be amazed at the depth of flavor in this easy keto caponata. This is especially true since this delicious dish comes together in under 45 minutes. And coming in at just 4 net carbs per serving, you can enjoy this dish often. The flavors of this caponata only improve with time, so you can also make this dish a day or two ahead of time!

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What is caponata?

Caponata is a Sicilian dish which is usually vegetarian. There are many variations of this dish, but typically it includes eggplant, olives, olive oil, vinegar, and an ingredient to add sweetness. The ingredients of caponata create a flavor combination which includes savory, sweet, and sour! Then a variety of additional ingredients are added such as capers, vegetables, and seasonings. You can serve caponata as an appetizer, relish, or side dish. It is a versatile dish that can be combined with any number of other dishes to create fun and flavorful meals.

How do you make this easy keto caponata?

You will be amazed at how quick and easy this dish is to make! You don’t have to peel your eggplant, and this makes prep even easier. I started with chopping my eggplant, tomatoes, celery, red pepper, onion, and olives. This caponata uses green olives, but you can use black or Kalamata olives if you’d like. I then gathered all my ingredients. You’ll want to heat your olive oil over medium high heat, then add all your caponata ingredients to the skillet. Cover your mixture and cook for 20 minutes, or until your vegetables have softened. I stirred my caponata a few times while it was cooking. You can then either serve this dish warm, let it come to room temperature, or chill it in the refrigerator and serve it cold.

What are some ways I can serve this easy keto caponata?

There are numerous ways you can serve this caponata. You can serve this as an appetizer. Caponata can be spread on your favorite keto bread or chaffles. You can use it as a dip for raw vegetables, cheese whisps, or pork rinds. It would also be an awesome addition to an antipasto platter. You can serve this caponata as a relish for your favorite burgers, sandwiches, or wraps. It can also be served over meats or vegetables or as a side dish for most any keto meal. You can top your salads with this mixture as well. This dish pairs well with egg dishes, so adding some to your next omelet, quiche, or scrambled eggs would be a fun choice too! And if you want a quick, easy, and delicious snack, this caponata can also be eaten out of a bowl all on its own!

Here are some keto main dishes this caponata would pair nicely with!

Cheese Stuffed Keto Turkey Meatloaf

Keto Amish Baked Chicken

Keto Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Pork Loin with Keto Chipotle Raspberry Sauce

Helpful Hints:

*You don’t have to peel your eggplant for this dish.

*If you’d like a little more heat, you can add more red pepper flakes.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Splash of Encouragement:

***O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Isaiah 25:1***