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Terrific smoky eggplant caviar spread/dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer. #eggplantcaviar #eggplantdip #eggplantcaviarrussian #eggplantspread #roastedeggplantspread #veganeggplantspread

Eggplant Caviar Recipe (Russian Style)

Julia
Terrific smoky eggplant caviar spread/dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Russian
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 966 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 lb eggplant
  • 10 oz onion or about two large
  • 2-3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pepper ground
  • 2 garlic clove

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Roast the eggplants: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Wash the eggplant, pat dry, and poke the skin sides of the eggplants with the tines of a fork all over. Brush with oil and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until completely cooked through and very soft.
  • Make sure to turn the eggplant for few times while baking.
  • After removing from the oven, wrap the eggplants in foil and place on a plate or cooling rack to cool down. Once cooled down that you don’t burn your fingers, start removing the skin. It should come off quite easily.
  • Slice the eggplants into small cubes.
  • Prepare the rest of the ingredients. In a medium pan, add olive oil and saute onion until translucent for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste/sauce and reduce the heat. Cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Add the sliced eggplants to the pan, season with salt, pepper, sugar, and add minced garlic. Stir everything well until all the ingredients covered in the sauce and let cook on low heat for about 7-9 minutes, constantly stirring.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs.
  • Best served warm but can be enjoyed as a cold spread with crackers, pita chips, crostini toasts, or for gluten-free option celery or cucumber sticks.

NOTES

Store - this eggplant caviar can be kept refrigerated in an airtight closed container for up to 3 days. I wouldn’t recommend freezing it as it is best to be consumed right away.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 966kcal
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