Roasted Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant is roasted until very tender and then seasoned with onion, garlic, vinegar, and fresh parsley in this tasty eggplant caviar recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (Optional)
• 1 ½ pounds eggplant
• 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place eggplant on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil; prick all over with a fork.

Step 2

Roast eggplant in the preheated oven until very tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Halve eggplant lengthwise and scrape out the flesh; discard skin. Chop flesh finely and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, 2 tablespoons parsley, olive oil, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix to combine. Garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.