An Easy Eggplant Spread Recipe
Eggplant spread is perfect on bread as an appetizer or as a side with your favorite dish.
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, brunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 132kcal
grater
spatula
food processor
- 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
In a pan heat up extra virgin olive oil.
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Add in chopped eggplant. Stir until eggplant starts turning golden brown.
1 eggplant,
Take out eggplant, add in the chopped onion, red pepper, and grated carrots.
1 red bell pepper,, 1 large onion,, 3 medium carrots,
Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the eggplant back to the pan with the vegetables. Add in tomato paste and water.
2 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 cup water
Stir and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add salt to taste (I add about ½ a teaspoon).
salt,
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.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- This easy eggplant spread will last up to a week in the refrigerator.
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6979IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg