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Ikra / Eggplant Caviar

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Ikra was always a delicious staple in my house growing up.  It is also known as “eggplant caviar” for it’s delicious texture.  It can be used as a cold spread or as a sauce on protein or with additional vegetables.  The applications are endless!

Ingredients

Units Scale
3 medium eggplants 1 large red or yellow bell pepper 10 grams minced garlic 3 grams fine pink or sea salt 1 gram dried oregano 1.25 grams chili powder 1.5 grams dried parsley 60 grams red wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Split Eggplant and pepper lengthwise.  Clean out seeds from pepper.  Bake the eggplant flesh-side down on a baking dish or pan in the oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Add the split pepper, flesh side down, for an additional 15 minutes.

Scoop out soft, eggplant flesh into a food processor or blender and blend with split pepper and remaining ingredients until most chunks are smoothed out.

Notes

Per 100 grams

Protein 1 gram

Total Carbs 5.9 grams

Net Carbs 3.2 grams

Fat .2 gram

Nutrition

Find it online: https://yourleanlife.com/2023/12/ikra-eggplant-caviar/