Spiced Eggplant Caviar With Cruditandeacute;S
Serves: 3
Carolyne Schoen
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
53
Spice
50
Sweetness
59
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 large
Eggplant (1-pound globe)3 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon2 tbsps
Red Onion (finely chopped)1 cup
Pomegranate SeedsDirections:
1
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise
2
Pierce the eggplant all over with a fork
3
Place on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave on High for 10 minutes, turning once
4
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, coriander, and cinnamon
5
Microwave on High for 1 minute
6
Scoop out the flesh and transfer to the bowl with the oil; discard the eggplant skin and stem
7
Add the lemon zest and juice, cilantro, and onion
8
With a fork, mash the mixture until smooth
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper
10
Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the pomegranate seeds and cilantro and serve with crudités