Thursday, December 23, 2010

Eggplant Caviar

INGREDIENTS

1 large eggplant
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake eggplant in a baking dish for about an hour. Set aside to cool. Cut in half, scoop out interior, and discard the skin. Chop or food process the eggplant until it looks like oatmeal.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent and very soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute for one more minute, then add the tomato paste and cook one minute more.

Stir in eggplant and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or raw veggie sticks.

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