Roasted Eggplant Aubergine Caviar
Experience the rich, smoky elegance of Roasted Eggplant Aubergine Caviar, a Mediterranean-inspired spread that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This healthy and flavorful recipe features oven-roasted eggplants, yielding tender flesh with a subtle charred sweetness, perfectly balanced by zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh parsley. The optional hint of smoked paprika adds a nuanced depth, making this dip truly irresistible. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, this plant-based appetizer is ideal for serving with crusty bread or crackers at your next gathering. Whether warm or at room temperature, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly eggplant caviar is a vibrant addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants (aubergines)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- crusty bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the eggplants and pierce them several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting.
Place the eggplants on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
While the eggplants are roasting, peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
Once the eggplants are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes until they’re safe to handle.
Carefully cut the roasted eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl using a spoon. Discard the skins.
Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork until smooth, or leave some texture if preferred.
Stir in the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the eggplant caviar to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley.
Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread or crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2592 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2468 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
