Best 9 Poor Mans Caviar And Crackers Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Poor Man's Caviar, a delectable appetizer that combines the richness of briny capers with the tangy zest of onions and the creamy texture of sour cream. This budget-friendly dish, also known as Mock Caviar or Caviar Dip, is a clever imitation of the luxurious delicacy, offering a burst of umami that will tantalize your taste buds.

This versatile recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. With variations ranging from a classic combination of capers, onions, and sour cream to a zesty version featuring lemon juice and fresh herbs, Poor Man's Caviar caters to diverse palates.

Accompany this delectable spread with an assortment of crackers, blinis, or baguette slices for a satisfying appetizer or snack. Its elegant presentation, adorned with capers and a sprinkle of paprika, makes it a perfect dish to impress your guests at any gathering.

In this article, you'll find several variations of Poor Man's Caviar, each offering a unique flavor profile and texture. From the traditional recipe to innovative twists that incorporate smoked salmon or avocado, these recipes are designed to cater to your personal preferences.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that showcases the extraordinary potential of simple ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POOR MAN,S CAVIAR AND CRACKERS



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THIS WAS SERVED AT A PARTY I ATTENDED YEARS AGO.GOOD IF YOU LIKE CAVIAR.

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 hard boiled eggs , chopped very fine
1 medium onion ,minced
6 Tbsp or (3/4 stick) unsalted butter , melted
white pepper to taste
3/4 cup sour cream
9oz. about 11/4 c. lump fish cavier ( black)
ritz crackers
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. IN A MEDIUM BOWL.COMBINE THE HARD BOILED EGGS,ONION, BUTTER, WHITE PEPPER TO TASTE.
  • 2. ADD 1/4 CUP OF THE CAVIAR AND MIX THROUGHLY.
  • 3. PLACE REMAINING 1CUP OF CAVIER ON TOP OF THIS, NOW ADD SOUR CREAM ON TOP OF THIS COVER AND CHILL FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS OR OVER NIGHT.
  • 4. SERVE WITH CRACKERS AND SQUEEZE LEMON JUICE ON IF DESIRED.

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR: EGGPLANT SPREAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium, firm eggplant
1 clove garlic, cracked away from the skin
2 pinches ground allspice
Coarse salt and black pepper
1 handful flat-leaf parsley tops
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole grain baguette or other long crusty bread, sliced at bread counter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to highest setting, at least 500 degrees F.
  • Cut 2 or 3 slits into whole eggplant. Place eggplant directly on the oven rack in the middle of the oven and roast the eggplant until it is tender, about 20 minutes. Keep the slits facing up so that the eggplant does not loose liquids as it roasts.
  • The roasted eggplant will look like a flat tire when you remove it from the oven. Using a sharp utility knife, carefully peel skin away from eggplant flesh. Add cooked eggplant flesh and juice to food processor and combine with garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper and parsley. Pulse grind the eggplant into a paste, add a drizzle of olive oil. Transfer to a serving dish. The seeds of the eggplant will make the spread resemble caviar eggs, and so the name: poor man's caviar.
  • To serve, surround a bowlful of spread with crusty bread rounds.
  • Tidbit: Mixed olives and selections of Italian sheep's milk cheeses are suggested accompaniments to this menu to round out your buffet. They require no recipe or preparation and add something to the offering overall. Place them on the buffet near the eggplant caviar and bread.

BAKLAZHANNAIA IKRA (POOR MAN'S CAVIAR)



Baklazhannaia Ikra (Poor Man's Caviar) image

Provided by William Grimes

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)
1 cup finely chopped onions
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Dark rye or pumpernickel or sesame-seed crackers, for serving.

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Bake the eggplant on a baking sheet in the center of the oven, turning it over once or twice, until it is soft and its skin is charred and blistered, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the onions in 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat until they are soft but not brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes longer. With a rubber spatula, scrape the contents of the skillet into a mixing bowl.
  • Remove the skin from the baked eggplant with a small, sharp knife, then chop the eggplant pulp finely, almost to a pure. Add it to the mixing bowl and stir in the tomatoes, sugar, salt and a few grindings of black pepper. Mix together thoroughly. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over moderate heat and pour in the eggplant mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then turn the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and cook 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the moisture in the pan has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape in a spoon. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and taste for seasoning, adding salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Transfer the “caviar" to a mixing bowl and chill, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to serve. Serve on squares of bread or on sesame-seed crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 610 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR



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Make and share this Poor Man's Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans white corn (drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas (drained)
1 medium vidalia onion, medium-sized, diced
1 large tomatoes, large, diced
2 tablespoons jalapenos, diced (optional)
2 teaspoons Italian salad dressing, to moisten
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve with Frito Scoops or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 712.9, Carbohydrate 110.7, Fiber 27.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 31.2

MISSISSIPPI HOT CAVIAR



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Different, delicious, DIABLO!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 13h32m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas
1 cup diced green chili peppers
¾ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced jalapeno chile pepper
¼ cup diced pimento peppers, drained
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, green chili pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, pimento, garlic and Italian-style dressing. Chill the mixture overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 867.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR



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This is a summery side dish or great for dipping tortilla chips. I found in this months Saveur magazine.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Beans

Time 3h

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
8 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 (16 ounce) bottle spicy Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to come together.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR



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Make and share this Poor Man's Caviar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jerri Rosa

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 27m

Yield 8 cups, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces black beans
16 ounces black-eyed peas
11 ounces white shoepeg corn
5 ounces minced chili peppers, with liquid
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil, vinegar and sugar to boiling, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add remaining ingredients to large bowl and pour liquid ingredients over them.
  • Marinate for several hours in refrigerator.
  • Serve with scoops corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 46.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 2

POOR MAN'S CAVIAR (HALLOWEEN DIP)



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A mellow cracker or pita spread. Serve as you would caviar. Use the shredded carrots as a touch of orange for a Halloween potluck. Otherwise leave the carrots out.

Provided by ThinOne

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can pitted black olives
15 green olives
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Put all the above ingredients in food processor (except carrots) and pulse until they resemble caviar. Serve w/crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 397.6, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.5

DREMA'S "POOR MAN'S CAVIAR"



Drema's

A great appetizer or great side dish. Actually better if made a day or two ahead! You can adjust your likings by the aount of cilantro you prefer. This was served and passed down to me from an employee many years ago. Enjoy!

Provided by Drema Bryant

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 can(s) black eye peas, drained
2 can(s) black beans, drained
2 can(s) corn, yellow kernel, drained
2 can(s) rotello diced tomatoes w/chilies
2 bottle zesty italian dressing (sm bottles)
1 small cilantro bunch, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • 1. In large mixing bowl combine all ingredients except cilantro and onions. Mix thoroughly!
  • 2. Gently stir in cilantro and onions. Mix well. Add all of dressing and toss or stir gently. Cover in airtight container and store in frig until ready to serve. Serve cold with chips! Excellent!

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm eggplants for a better texture and flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts and avoid tearing the eggplant.
  • Soak the eggplant slices in salted water for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
  • Grill or roast the eggplant slices until they are tender and slightly charred.
  • Use a food processor or blender to achieve a smooth and creamy texture for the caviar.
  • Season the caviar to taste with lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Serve the caviar chilled or at room temperature with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
  • Garnish the caviar with chopped herbs, lemon zest, or capers for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Poor man's caviar is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, spread, or dip. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and create a tasty and budget-friendly meal. With its smoky, tangy, and creamy flavors, poor man's caviar is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you have an eggplant on hand, give this recipe a try and discover a new favorite dish.

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