Name: Eggplant Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Eggplant - 1 pcs.; Carrot 1 pc. - 1 pcs.; Basil leaf - 2 bunch; Tomato - 1 pcs.; Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp.; Parsley - 4 bunch; Apple - 1 pcs.; Salt - 0.3 tsp.; Basil leaf - 1 bunch

Russian

This eggplant paste is the perfect solution when you crave something light and low-calorie for a sandwich or toast, or when you need a thick vegetable sauce for grilled meat and sausages. It's a hearty, non-spicy appetizer with a delicate tomato tang, especially delightful to prepare during fresh vegetable season. If you roast the carrots along with the eggplant, they'll develop a delicious caramel flavor, making the paste's taste even deeper and richer.

Start by thoroughly washing the eggplant, apple, tomato, parsley, and basil. Remove the ends from the eggplant and carrot, then wash and peel the carrot. Prepare a cutting board, a blender with a bowl, and a sterilized 0.3-liter jar with a screw cap.

Preheat the oven to 150°C. Slice the carrots lengthwise into long pieces, about 6-7 mm thick, and halve the eggplant lengthwise. Arrange the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until tender. Then remove them and allow them to cool slightly.

Cut the cooled eggplant and carrot slices into several pieces and transfer them to a blender.

Slice the apple into crescent-shaped wedges, remove the core and seeds, and add them to the vegetables in the blender bowl.

Dice the tomato into small pieces and add it to the blender with the apple and vegetables. Separate the parsley and basil leaves from their stems, add them to the other ingredients, and blend everything until smooth.

Add salt to the blender bowl, pour in the olive oil, and blend until a smooth, thick paste forms. Transfer the finished eggplant paste to a sterilized jar, seal tightly with a lid, and refriger refrigerate for storage.

Fill the crispy shortbread tartlets with eggplant paste and garnish with fresh basil leaves for an impressive presentation.

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