Eggplant Spread (Baklazhannaia Ikra) Recipe
A delicious and flavorful recipe for Eggplant Spread, also known as Baklazhannaia Ikra in Russian cuisine. This hearty spread is made with eggplant, bell peppers, carrots, onion, and tomatoes, seasoned with salt and black pepper, creating a rich and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 lbs eggplant, peeled and diced
Vegetable Mixture:
- 2 bell peppers (preferably red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 2–3 medium carrots, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
Seasoning:
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Canola oil or extra light olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the Eggplant: Heat oil in a non-stick pan, sauté diced eggplant until soft.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: Sauté bell pepper, carrots, and onion until golden.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix vegetable mixture with softened eggplant.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly and serve with bread or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Eggplant Spread, Baklazhannaia Ikra, Russian cuisine, vegetarian, appetizer
