Eggplant Caviar Recipe

Name: Eggplant Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small French baguette (about 6 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into1/8 -inch dice; 1 small onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large tomatopeeled, seeded and cut into1/8 -inch dice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small French baguette (about 6 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick
Vegetable cooking spray
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into1/8 -inch dice
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large tomatopeeled, seeded and cut into1/8 -inch dice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
3
Set the eggplant, cut sides down, on a baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour, or until tender and collapsed.
4
Let cool.
5
Arrange the bread slices on another baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
6
Bake for about 8 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
7
Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet.
8
Add the red pepper, onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 6 minutes.
9
Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
10
Using a spoon, scrape the eggplant flesh from the skin; discard the skin.
11
Finely chop the flesh and add the eggplant to the sauteed vegetables.
12
Stir in the tomato, lemon juice and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
13
Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until slightly chilled.
14
Stir the chives and basil into the eggplant caviar and serve with the croutons.

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, halved lengthwise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small French baguette (about 6 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick, Vegetable cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Caviar falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Caviar

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