Exquisite Roasted Eggplant Caviar
Delight in the rich flavors of this exquisite roasted eggplant caviar, a delightful spread made from roasted eggplant, garlic, onions, and red peppers, perfectly seasoned with olive oil, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Enjoy this savory caviar with your choice of pita, crackers, or crudites for a sophisticated culinary experience.
Ingredients
| 2 | large heavy eggplants, roasted |
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| 2 | heads garlic, roasted |
| ⅔ | cup vidalia onion, chopped |
| ⅔ | cup red bell pepper, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| kosher salt to taste | |
| fresh ground black pepper to taste | |
| thyme (optional) or cumin (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the eggplant by stabbing it and roasting it in a medium-hot oven, along with garlic heads brushed with olive oil. Turn occasionally until the eggplant collapses and the garlic is soft. |
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| 2. | (You can use parchment paper or a silpat pad to line a pan.) This can also be done in a covered grill. |
| 3. | Chop the onion and red pepper. |
| 4. | Once the eggplant has cooled, scoop out the flesh, discarding the rind, and squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into the eggplant. |
| 5. | Either chop or puree the eggplant/garlic mixture in a processor or coarsely hand chop it. |
| 6. | Add the chopped onion and red peppers, but do not process further - the caviar should have some crunch from these raw ingredients. |
| 7. | Add olive oil, Kosher salt, black pepper, and optional herbs or spices, then mix well. |
| 8. | Serve with regular or toasted pita, crackers, or crudites. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 125.7 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g |
| Sugar | 5.9 g |
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița