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Ajvar Spread

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Cuisine Balkan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 549

Ingredients

  • 3 large red bell peppers
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 100 ml vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Cut the red peppers in half and remove the seeds.
  • Prick the eggplant with a fork.
  • Place both peppers and eggplants on a grill for 15 minutes on each side until charred and soft.
  • Place the peppers and eggplants in a separate bowl covered with plastic wrap to cool.
  • emove the charred skin from the eggplant and peppers, then place them together with the garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped /smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the mixture.
  • Add in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Keep stored in a covered bowl or jar in the fridge. Will last up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 2338mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 5642IU | Vitamin C: 234mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg