Eggplant Caviar

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A smoky, vibrant Mediterranean relish perfect for spreading on warm bread
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This vibrant Eggplant Caviar is a classic Mediterranean spread that transforms roasted eggplant into a silky, smoky delicacy. The flesh is baked until tender, then combined with fresh diced tomatoes, crisp green peppers, and aromatic scallions. A touch of lemon juice and olive oil brightens the flavors, creating a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and earthy notes. Ideal served as a sophisticated appetizer with crusty bread or crackers, this dish brings a touch of home-style elegance to any gathering. It’s naturally vegan, easy to prepare, and makes for an impressive yet simple addition to your party menu or weeknight dinner table.

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Eggplant Caviar

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 200.2

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This vibrant Eggplant Caviar is a classic Mediterranean spread that transforms roasted eggplant into a silky, smoky delicacy. The flesh is baked until tender, then combined with fresh diced tomatoes, crisp green peppers, and aromatic scallions. A touch of lemon juice and olive oil brightens the flavors, creating a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and earthy notes. Ideal served as a sophisticated appetizer with crusty bread or crackers, this dish brings a touch of home-style elegance to any gathering. It&# 226;ÂÂs naturally vegan, easy to prepare, and makes for an impressive yet simple addition to your party menu or weeknight dinner table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
  2. Wash the eggplants and place them directly on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake the eggplants for about 1 hour, or until they are completely soft and collapse when pressed.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the eggplants cool until they are safe to handle.
  5. Peel off the skin and scoop out the soft pulp into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Use a fork to mash the pulp until it reaches a consistent, caviar-like texture.
  7. Add the minced onion, scallions, garlic, chopped green pepper, and diced tomatoes to the bowl.
  8. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and freshly ground pepper.
  9. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature with warm toast, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g6%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g29%
Sugars 9.8g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: eggplant, caviar, mediterranean, appetizer, vegan, roasted, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions, green pepper, spread, dip, party food, healthy, vegetarian, smoky, flavorful
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