Eggplant Caviar With Tapenade Recipe

Name: Eggplant Caviar With Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1/3 cup chopped tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste; French bread, sliced toasted; Tapenade; 3/4 cup Greek olive, pitted and finely chopped; 2 anchovy fillets, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/3 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
French bread, sliced toasted
Tapenade
3/4 cup Greek olive, pitted and finely chopped
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1
To make Tapenade: mix together all the ingredients and set aside.
2
To make caviar: Prick the eggplant with a fork several times.
3
Put eggplant on a baking sheet.
4
Bake at 450u00b0 for 20 minutes or until skin starts to darken and pulp feels soft.
5
Let eggplant cool.
6
Peel the eggplant and chop into coarse chunks.
7
In a large bowl, mix together the chopped eggplant and the next 9 ingredients.
8
Adjust seasoning to taste.
9
Serve the caviar with tapenade and toasted french bread.

140

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions, 1/3 cup chopped tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Caviar With Tapenade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant Caviar With Tapenade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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