Eggplant Spread (Baklazhannaia Ikra) Recipe
Eggplant Spread, known as Baklazhannaia Ikra in Russian cuisine, is a savory vegetable dip made with eggplant, bell peppers, carrots, onion, and tomatoes. This spread is rich in flavors and perfect for serving as an appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 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
- 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 large non-stick pan, add diced eggplant, sauté until soft.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In a skillet, sauté bell pepper, carrots, and onion until golden.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix sautéed vegetables with eggplant.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for about 1 hour.
- Serve: Let the spread cool slightly before serving with bread or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Eggplant Spread, Baklazhannaia Ikra, Russian appetizer, vegetable dip
