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Ikra Eggplant Caviar

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This tasty Ikra eggplant caviar is made with eggplants, tomatoes, and onions. This recipe is made in one pan and served cold or warm with toast or lettuce wrap.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Eastern European

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • chopping board

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion peeled and diced
  • 2 eggplant medium-sized, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 3 Roma tomatoes large, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Peel and dice eggplants, chop tomatoes, dice onion small.
  • Preheat the skillet on medium-high heat. Once preheated, add two tablespoons of olive oil, add diced vegetables, and fry on high for a couple of minutes while continually stirring.
  • Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 more minutes till the mixture is soft and golden.
  • Once the caviar is soft, add finely chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Stir to combine, and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Notes

Tips for best flavor. Add a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar first and start with a teaspoon of salt. Adjust the flavor based on your taste buds. 
Serving suggestions. Serve as a side dish or on top of your favorite bread, sourdough bread would work great here. For a low-carb serving option, use wrapped in the lettuce. 
Storing Suggestions. Store in the air-tight container in the fridge. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 444mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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