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     Title: Counterfeit Caviar
Categories: Misc, Vegetables
     Yield: 2 cups

     1 md Eggplant about 1-1/2 lbs
          -halved lengthwise
   1/3 c  Olive oil
     1 lg Red onion, chopped
     2 cl Garlic, minced
     2    Tomatoes peeled, seeded,
          -and finely chopped
          -(12 oz)
     2 tb Fresh lemon juice
   1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
          Salt and freshly ground
          -pepper
   1/4 c  Fresh parsley, minced

 Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to
 400 F. Lightly oil baking sheet. Place eggplant cut
 side down on prepared sheet. bake until very soft,
 about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. When cool enough to
 handle, peel and chop. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in heavy
 large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic
 and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 10
 minutes. Mix in eggplant, tomatoes, lemon juice and
 cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper. cook over
 low heat until thickened to spreading consistency,
 stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cover and
 refrigerate until well chilled. Can be prepared 2 days
 ahead. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.

 found on food bb 1994

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