EGGPLANT CAVIAR

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Adapted from my local newspaper as a replacement for the too expensive Beluga caviar. I don't personally like caviar, but my husband does. I am posting this as a "private" recipe. If you are seeing it, then he must have liked it. If you can't find Greek yogurt, you can strain regular yogurt through cheesecloth until it is thickened and almost cheese-like.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)
5 anchovy fillets (or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
salt
2 -3 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
toast points or toasted pita bread, wedges
chopped hard-cooked egg
chopped red onion
capers
Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Puncture the eggplant all around with a sharp knife. Place on a baking sheet or shallow baking dish and bake about 1 1/2 hours until it is very soft.
  • Meanwhile soak anchovy fillets in cold water for about 10 minutes. Pat dry and smash with a fork. Place anchovy in a large bowl; add garlic, shallot, capers and pepper. Add a tablespoon olive oil and mix. Set aside.
  • Once eggplant is done, allow to rest until is cool enough to handle. Cut open and scoop out the pulp into a large strainer. Scrape the inside of the skin with a spoon to remove all the pulp. Press pulp into strainer to remove as much moisture as you can. Let drain about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board; chop fine.
  • Place chopped eggplant in the bowl with the other ingredients and mix well. Add remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until smooth. Add lemon juice to taste and salt to taste. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Place egg in a small serving bowl; red onion in another small bowl; capers in another bowl; and Greek yogurt in still another small bowl. Serve with toast or pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.7, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 189.4, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.2

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