Peasant'S Caviar Recipe

Name: Peasant'S Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants (3 to 3 1/4 lb.); 12 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 Tbsp. salt; 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. black pepper; 3/4 c. golden raisins; 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1/2 c. pitted chopped black olives; 1/2 c. toasted pine nuts*; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 1/4 c. diced purple onion; 8 heads Belgian endive (optional)

Servings: persons

3 medium eggplants (3 to 3 1/4 lb.)
12 cloves garlic, peeled
1 Tbsp. salt
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. black pepper
3/4 c. golden raisins
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 c. pitted chopped black olives
1/2 c. toasted pine nuts*
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. diced purple onion
8 heads Belgian endive (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Cut eggplants in half lengthwise.
3
Make deep slits in the flesh (do not pierce the skin) and insert 2 cloves garlic in each half.
4
Place eggplants in shallow roasting pan, skin side down, and sprinkle tops with salt.
5
Cover with foil and bake for one hour or until eggplants and garlic are tender. Cool.
6
With a spoon, scoop eggplants and garlic out of skin into bowl.
7
Mash well with fork.
8
Stir in lemon juice, oil, pepper and salt.
9
Mix well.
10
Gently fold in remaining ingredients except endive.
11
Refrigerate, covered to chill.

296

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium eggplants (3 to 3 1/4 lb.), 12 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 Tbsp. salt, 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Peasant'S Caviar falls under the General 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!

Peasant'S Caviar

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Variations & substitutions

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