Roasted eggplant caviar with lemon and garlic
Whole, roasted eggplants, cooked in a very hot oven, peeled, then mashed with lemon juice, garlic, and egg-free mayonnaise. Served cold.
Whole roasted eggplants develop a soft, melting texture and a smoky flavor. Simply crush them with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time45 min
- Resting30 min
- Total1 hr 25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories92 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodRoasting in the oven
- Estimated cost$4.00 $1.00 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $3.50
- $0.07
- $0.25
- $0.18
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Bake the eggplants whole in a very hot oven for about 45 minutes.
- Let them cool completely, then peel them.
- Crush the flesh with a fork or knife, then add the lemon juice, garlic, mayonnaise, and spices. ≈ 4 min
- Refrigerate and serve cold.
The bill
Roasted eggplant caviar with lemon and garlic
- 2 medium eggplants$3.50
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, without eggs$0.25
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed$0.18
Total$4.00
that's $1.00 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 92 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 0.12 g |
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