Elegant Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar Recipe

Name: Elegant Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon minced hot chili pepper (to taste); 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork. Place it on a microwave safe dish and cook on high, uncovered, until soft and collapsed, 10 minutes(or cook in 350* oven for about 30-45 minutes until soft). Set aside to cool.
2
Arrange the walnut pieces on a baking sheet, and cook at 350* F. about 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant(just stick in the oven with the eggplant). Chop fine.
3
Scrape the eggplant flesh into a wooden or glass bowl and coarsely chop.
4
Stir in the walnuts, onion, parsley, chile pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then slowly beat in the oil and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
5
Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for several hours before serving. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

318

kcal

Calories

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, 1/2 cup walnut pieces, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Elegant Eggplant (Aubergine) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Elegant Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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