Name: An Easy Eggplant Spread Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 eggplant, (cubed); 1 red bell pepper, (chopped); 1 large onion, (chopped); 3 medium carrots, (grated); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; salt, (to taste); 1 cup water; 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Eggplant spread is perfect on bread as an appetizer or as a side with your favorite dish.

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An Easy Eggplant Spread Recipe

Eggplant spread is perfect on bread as an appetizer or as a side with your favorite dish.

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Course: Appetizer, brunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Starters and Sides

Cuisine: Russian

Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

knife
cutting board
grater
skillet
spatula
food processor

Ingredients

1 eggplant, cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, grated
2 Tbsp tomato paste
salt, to taste
1 cup water
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a pan heat up 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Add in chopped eggplant. Stir until eggplant starts turning golden brown.
Take out eggplant, add in the chopped onion, red pepper, and grated carrots.
Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the eggplant back to the pan with the vegetables. Add in 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 cup of water.
Stir and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add salt to taste (I add about 1/2 a teaspoon).
Turn heat to lowest, cover pan and sauté for 10 minutes.
Pulse the sautéd vegetables through a food processor or grinder until smooth or leave it a little bit chunky.