{"id":39871,"date":"2022-09-29T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.xtrawine.com\/?p=39871"},"modified":"2022-09-27T09:10:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T07:10:16","slug":"sicilian-caponata-a-recipe-and-italian-wine-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.xtrawine.com\/en\/sicilian-caponata-a-recipe-and-italian-wine-pairings\/","title":{"rendered":"Sicilian Caponata \u2013 A Recipe and Italian Wine Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sicily in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A beautiful island with gorgeous Mediterranean weather framed by the stunning Mount Etna<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re exploring the stunning coastlines, absorbing the ancient culture, or wandering through the island\u2019s many vineyards, Sicily in the summer may feel like the closest thing to heaven on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it gets hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we mean really hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summertime Sicily can be so hot that eating traditional hearty meals seems like too much of a chore. When the sun is bearing down on you, you\u2019ll want something light, tasty, and easy to eat. And if the dish contains some of the island\u2019s summer fruits and vegetables, then all the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where Sicilian caponata comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wonderful dish makes great use of the natural vegetables and fruits grown in Sicily. It\u2019s packed with juicy and summery flavours, making it the perfect accompaniment to the roasting hot summer days of Sicily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in this article, we\u2019re going to show you how to make it and suggest a few wine pairings that go perfectly with the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we begin, we must give a huge thank-you to Olive Magazine, which is the source of this recipe. Their caponata is simply to make and large enough to serve a family of six. It\u2019s also an extremely healthy dish, containing only 252 calories per portion. Finally, it\u2019s filled with healthy fats, which are good for your heart and overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all of that being said, let\u2019s jump straight into the ingredients you\u2019ll need to craft this dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n