Okra Caponata Toasts

By á-174942

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 dried crushed red pepper
• 6 ounces okra trimmed, and cut into 1/3" 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
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 12 baguette slices toasted

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

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.)

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

This recipe yields 12 toasts.

Per serving (2 toasts): calories, 108; total fat, 2 g; saturated fat, 0.5 g; cholesterol, 0.