Best Eggplant Aubergine Saladcaviar Recipes

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ELEGANT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR



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

ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR



Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar image

Healthy, easy. There are no exact amounts for this spread/salad/side-dish. Experiment with ingredients/amounts.

Provided by Shelley aka Rachelle

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heavy eggplants
2 heads garlic
2/3 cup vidalia onion, chopped
2/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more to brush garlic)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
thyme (optional) or cumin (optional)

Steps:

  • Stab eggplant and roast in medium-hot oven along with garlic heads (brush garlic with olive oil) turn occasionally, until eggplant collapses and garlic is soft.
  • (You can use parchment paper or silpat pad to line a pan.) Can also be done in a covered grill.
  • Chop onion and red pepper.
  • After eggplant cools, scoop out flesh, discarding rind, and squeeze roasted garlic cloves into eggplant.
  • Either chop or puree eggplant/garlic in a processor or coarsely hand chop the mixture.
  • Add the chopped onion and red peppers but don't process further-the caviar should have crunch from these raw ingredients.
  • Add olive oil, Kosher salt, black pepper (and optional herbs &/or spices) and mix well.
  • Serve with regular or toasted pita, crackers or crudites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8.5, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 3.5

MOROCCAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD



Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad image

This was my first time boiling eggplant and it turned out very good! Boiling it with the garlic makes it extra special...we were eating it plain as it was cooling. I found this recipe to be very simple and tasty. We ate it with white rice.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (I used hot Hungarian)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place eggplant, garlic, water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until eggplant cubes are cooked but still firm.
  • Drain in a strainer and allow to cool.
  • Place cooled eggplant in a bowl and toss gently with the remaining ingredients.
  • Very nice served at room temperature.

DICED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD



Diced Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad image

Fresh tasting and colorful. Double or triple this recipe to bring to your next family picnic or potluck. Best made 2-3 hours in advance. Cooking time includes refrigeration time. Makes a delicious side to grilled chicken or fish.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb eggplant (firm)
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons diced green chilies, canned, drained
2 small tomatoes, diced, seeded
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Sprinkle liberally with 2 tsp salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Soak and rinse salted eggplant well, drain, and pat dry.(I soak at least twice in fresh, cold water to remove excess salt).
  • Saute diced eggplant over medium-low to medium heat in 2 tbsp olive oil until tender.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Mash garlic with 1/2 tsp salt to make a paste.
  • Combine garlic paste, chiles, green pepper, parsley, and tomatoes in a medium bowl.
  • Add cooled eggplant, lime juice, and pepper.
  • Stir gently to mix.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1508.4, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.9

CHATZILIM - ISRAELI EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR



Chatzilim - Israeli Eggplant (Aubergine) Caviar image

This is a staple at our house. We like to eat it by dragging some fresh pita bread through it by hand.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 eggplant (large enough to make about 1 cup pulp)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
lettuce leaf
tomatoes, sliced
cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Place eggplant above an open flame and let it actually burn on all sides until soft.
  • Cool and peel.
  • Mash pulp with a fork until it is like a paste.
  • Add onion, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Stir in mayonnaise or olive oil or 1 tablespoon of each.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve on a lettuce leaf as an appetizer.
  • Garnish with slices of tomato and cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.7

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