Sicilian Farro Caponata
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Sicilian Farro Caponata

Sicilian Farro Caponata

with Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper, and Fresh Mozzarella

If any cuisine has mastered the eggplant, it’s Italy’s. And the crowning dish in the country’s wide and deep eggplant repertoire is caponata, a sauté in which the veg really soaks up some bright and brilliant sweet and sour flavors. In this recipe, we’re serving it with farro, a fiber-rich grain that’s believed to have sustained the armies of ancient Rome. It might not fortify you on your way into battle, but it’ll certainly give you the energy to conquer your day.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk
Tree Nuts

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time40 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

¾ cup

Farro

(Contains Wheat)

1 unit

Eggplant

1 unit

Red Onion

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

½ ounce

Basil

4 ounce

Fresh Mozzarella

(Contains Milk)

2 tablespoon

Sherry Vinegar

1 ounce

Almonds

(Contains Tree Nuts)

Not included in your delivery

2 tablespoon

Olive Oil

unit

Salt

unit

Pepper

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)2594 kJ
Calories620 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Protein24 g
Cholesterol40 mg
Sodium290 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Baking Sheet
Large Pan

Instructions

Boil Farro
1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place farro in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain.

Prep Veggies
2

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Cut eggplant into ¾-inch cubes. Core, seed, and remove white ribs from bell pepper, then slice crosswise into thin strips.

Roast Eggplant
3

Toss eggplant, a large drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in oven until golden brown and softened, about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Cook Veggies
4

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes, tossing. Add onion and cook until softened, another 4-5 minutes, tossing. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sherry vinegar and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.

Prep Cheese and Herbs
5

While veggies cook, cut mozzarella into ½-inch cubes. Pick basil leaves from stems. Discard stems and roughly chop leaves.

Toss and Serve
6

When farro and eggplant are done, stir into pan with veggies along with mozzarella, basil, and a large drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture between plates and garnish with almonds.

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