Vegan Appetizers

Eggplant Ikra (Poor Man's Caviar)

By An Edible Mosaic

If you're looking for an affordable, crowd-pleasing appetizer, give this recipe a try!

Pro tip

Prep Time:  45 min

Cook Time:  1 Hr

Ingredients

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Step 1

Roast the eggplant and bell peppers.

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Step 2

Put the roasted vegetables in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them cool about 30 minutes. Peel them, and then put them in a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl to squeeze out the excess liquid.

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Step 3

Chop the eggplant and bell peppers, or puree them if you want this dip velvety smooth.

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Step 4

While the eggplant and bell peppers are roasting and cooling, caramelize the onion and add the other vegetables. Once the eggplant and bell pepper are chopped, add them as well.

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Step 5

Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Serve along with fresh or toasted bread slices or crackers.

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Eggplant caviar (ikra) is a sweet & tangy spread that makes a lovely appetizer.