Eggplant Caviar with Roasted Red Peppers

Name: Eggplant Caviar with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients: 1 , large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), unpeeled and halved lengthwise; 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , small onion, minced; 3 , medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon, tomato paste; 1 tablespoon, juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 cup, roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, and patted dry (if jarred), chopped fine; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh dill

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Also known as “poor man’s caviar,” this Russian spread is so called for the eggplant seeds that make the hors d’oeuvre resemble actual caviar. The secret to this dish all comes down to how the eggplant is cooked.

SERVES 6 (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

TIME 1¼ hours, plus 1 hour chilling

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