Name: My Baked Eggplant Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Provence
Ingredients: 4 eggplants; 3 pods ofgarlic; 1 lemon (for the juice); 20 black olives; 4 tbsp ofolive oil; salt and pepper

My Baked Eggplant Caviar

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Updated on 14 April 2025 by

ratatouille

6 reviews 4.3 : Very good

Cuisine

Provence

Diet

Vegan Vegetarian

Level

Easy

Calories

32 pour 100g

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Wait

2 hours

Here is my tried-and-true recipe for baked eggplant caviar—it’s very easy to make. All you need to do is bake the eggplants in the oven, scoop out the flesh, and season it with olive oil and herbs.

Delicate and fragrant, eggplant caviar is a classic dish of Mediterranean cuisine. If you haven’t tried this vegetarian dish yet, you’ll be won over by its creamy texture and smoky flavor, enhanced with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. Originating from the cuisines of the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East, eggplant caviar is a classic that’s just as at home on festive tables as it is with everyday appetizers.

Light yet flavorful, you can enjoy it with fresh bread, crisp vegetables, or as a side to more elaborate dishes. Easy to prepare, it offers an excellent alternative to classic spreads, while highlighting the authentic and healthy flavors of eggplant.

And of course, make it ahead of time so you can serve this delicious eggplant caviar nice and fresh!

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4 eggplants
3 pods of garlic
1 lemon for the juice
20 black olives
4 tbsp of olive oil
salt and pepper

1
Prick the eggplants 2 or 3 times with the tip of a knife, then bake them in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
2
Once they are very soft, remove the flesh and place it in the blender.
3
Add chopped garlic, salt and pepper, lemon juice, chopped olives, and olive oil, then blend everything together.
4
Let it chill in the fridge for at least two hours, then serve very cold on toasted bread.