ELEGANT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

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Elegant Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar image

Adapted from the New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins(authors of The Silver Palate Cookbook), this is great served on the end of crisp Belgian endive leaves, atop soft scrambled eggs for brunch, or spread on grilled peasant bread toast.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Scrape the eggplant flesh into a wooden or glass bowl and coarsely chop.
  • 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.
  • Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for several hours before serving. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 791.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 16, Sugar 11.7, Protein 10.6

M Ayoub
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This recipe is a must-try for any eggplant lover.


Charles Obeng kwaa
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Esther Chalwe
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Obasohan Prosper
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This caviar is so good, I could eat it every day.


MUBASHIR AKHTAR
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's become one of my favorites.


saman qayum
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Moeen Afridi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.


Evos79
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This caviar is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


lia chow sky
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The ingredients in this recipe are a bit pricey. I'm not sure it's worth the cost.


Abel manyilizu
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I found this recipe to be very time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make.


Wisdom Emedosi
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler dishes.


Toymur Badsha
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caviar turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much olive oil.


Njabulo Ngcobo
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This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Cee
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted eggplant gives to this dish. It's really unique and delicious.


Abel Moges
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This is a great recipe for a summer appetizer or side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just perfect.


No Mercy
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I've never been a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The caviar was so flavorful and delicious, I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maryann Quintero
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This eggplant caviar was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I especially loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunch.