CHATZILIM - ISRAELI EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

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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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