Best 8 Eggplant Caviar With Fresh Tomato Coulis Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Eggplant Caviar and Fresh Tomato Coulis recipes.
Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the perfect balance of smoky roasted eggplants, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Discover the secrets of creating a velvety smooth eggplant caviar, a classic appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds.
Learn how to whip up a refreshing tomato coulis, a versatile sauce that complements grilled meats, fish, and pasta dishes. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this comprehensive guide will turn you into a master of these culinary gems. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these delectable dishes that showcase the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EGGPLANT CAVIAR



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An old Russian favorite, this dish goes perfectly atop pita bread or served as a dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 purple-globe eggplants, (1 1/2 pounds each)
1/4 cup minced onion
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Pita or rye bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Roast eggplants: Using a wooden skewer, pierce eggplants all over. Turn two gas burners or a gas grill to high flame; place one eggplant on each. Cook, turning with tongs as each side blackens and softens, until skins are completely black and flesh is falling-apart tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from flame; transfer to a nonreactive baking dish. Place one end of dish on a slant so that the juices can run from the eggplants. When cool enough to handle, peel away all blackened skin.
  • Place eggplant flesh in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita or rye bread.

EGGPLANT CAVIAR



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 medium eggplants, about 14 ounces each
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and cut in 1/8-inch dice
1/4 cup Nicoise olives, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
4 medium eggplants, about 14 ounces each
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and cut in 1/8-inch dice
1/4 cup Nicoise olives, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve eggplants and rub the flesh sides with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Place on racks set on baking sheets. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Scoop flesh into a food processor and puree until creamy. Remove to a large mixing bowl and fold in the tomatoes, olives, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve eggplants and rub the flesh sides with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Place on racks set on baking sheets. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Scoop flesh into a food processor and puree until creamy. Remove to a large mixing bowl and fold in the tomatoes, olives, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

EGGPLANT CAVIAR



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds eggplant, halved
Olive oil, for brushing, plus 2 ounces
2 shallots minced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 pound tomatoes peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pita wedges, as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush eggplant with olive oil and roast eggplants at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until soft.
  • Saute the garlic and shallots in 2 ounces olive oil over low heat until they are translucent and aromatic.
  • After the eggplant has cooled, remove the pulp from the skins, and place in a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Place mixture in a bowl and add remaining ingredients along with garlic and shallots. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve with pita wedges

SICILIAN EGGPLANT CAVIAR



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large Italian eggplants
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 high-quality anchovy fillets, chopped
10 Italian olives, pitted and sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup plain croutons or diced stale bread
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prick eggplants all over with a fork, then place on a sheet pan. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, and scoop out meat into a saucepan. Simmer until most of the liquid is evaporated and eggplant is dry, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper, and saute one minute. Add anchovies and olives, and saute another minute, stirring continuously. Add tomatoes, and cook a minute more. Add eggplant, and cook two minutes. Add cheese, croutons and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in mint and parsley until well combined. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium-size eggplant, about 1 pound
4 medium-size tomatoes, about 1 pound
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Trim off each end of eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise in half. Place each half, cut side down, on flat surface and cut crosswise into half-moon shapes, each about one-third-inch thick. There should be a total of about 34 slices.
  • Trim off ends of tomatoes and cut away the cores. Cut tomatoes crosswise into slices, each about one-inch thick. There should be about 32 pieces. Alternate tomato slices with eggplant slices and arrange them compactly in a baking dish.
  • Combine garlic, rosemary and oregano and sprinkle over layered eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dribble oil over all.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Baste the layered eggplant with any juices that have accumulated around it. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 582 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOMATO EGGPLANT BAKE



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Cheesy and delicious, this casserole features a crisp crumb topping. It's a good meatless entree for a summer-time meal.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt to taste
1 large tomato, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , Preheat oven to 450°. Layer eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with basil. Cover and bake 20 minutes. , Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter. Arrange mozzarella cheese over vegetables; sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EGGPLANT CAVIAR



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield Five cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggplants
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Halve the eggplants lengthwise, score with a knife and sprinkle lightly with the kosher salt. Cover with a heavy plate and weigh down the plate to press out the moisture for 1 hour.
  • Squeeze excess water from the eggplants. Lay the eggplants skin side down on the coals and roast until completely soft, from 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the heat of the coals. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, skin them. Place in a wooden bowl and use a fork to mince them. Remove the pulp to a piece of clean cloth or a towel to drain the excess liquid.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, mustard and salt and pepper. Add the eggplant pulp and stir to mix. Serve immediately or store on ice for up to two days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 696 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious, easy-to-make, vegetarian casserole! Eggplant, tomato and onion are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar before being topped off with bread crumbs. There are a million variations and additions that you can make to this recipe! Be creative!

Provided by LPATTERSON1978

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs for topping
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt, and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the eggplant slices on each side.
  • Place a layer of the eggplant slices in an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole dish. Place some tomato slices over the eggplant, and then a few slices of onion. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over the vegetables.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft, wrinkled, or have brown spots.
  • Charring the eggplant: Charring the eggplant over an open flame or under a broiler adds a smoky flavor to the caviar. Make sure to keep a close eye on the eggplant so that it doesn't burn.
  • Use a food processor: A food processor makes quick work of chopping the eggplant and other vegetables. If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the vegetables by hand, but it will take a bit longer.
  • Don't overmix the caviar: The caviar should be chunky, not smooth. Overmixing will make it too mushy.
  • Chill the caviar before serving: Chilling the caviar for at least an hour before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Eggplant caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, dip, or spread. It's also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. With its smoky flavor and chunky texture, eggplant caviar is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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