Eggplant Caviar

Eggplant is part of the Mediterranean diet. I've always seen my grand parents and my parents growing them in the summer. As you probably know, eggplant is a key ingredient in the famous Ratatouille, but another way to enjoy is to make an eggplant caviar ... which is like a tapenade but made with eggplants.​​​​​​​​
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It's very easy to make and quite fast. The key is to make it the day before if you want to enjoy it cold, so all the flavors have the time to develop. Your family and guests will love it.

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Directions

Wash a big eggplant and pierce it with a fork.

Bake in a 385F oven until it is really soft. Then let it cool off on a rack.​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​Once you can handle it, scoop all the meat inside the eggplant, and place it in your food processor. Add 2 large garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt and pepper. You can also add cumin or smoked paprika if you like it. Mix until all is blended with no pieces or seeds in sight.​​​​​​​​
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Place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, then enjoy it cold as a dip, or on a grilled piece of bread. ​​​​​​​​It is also can be served warm as a side dish for any fish or meat.

​​​​​​​​C'est Délicieux!!​​​​​​​​