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Mediterranean Poor Man's Caviar
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A popular summer salad in Mediterranean countries is made with eggplants and various seasonings. It is called by a diverse selection of names, but one of the most popular is poor man's caviar.
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| What You Need: |
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1 medium-sized eggplant, about 1¼ pounds
2 to 3 garlic cloves
½ cup chopped scallions, with some tops
2 medium-sized green peppers, cleaned and chopped
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 to ½ cup olive oil
Salt, pepper to taste
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Prick eggplant in several places and put on a cookie sheet.
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2. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven until soft, about 50 minutes.
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3. Cool until able to handle. Peel off and discard skin.
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4. Put pulp in a bowl; chop with a wooden spoon or knife. Pour off all liquid.
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5. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
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6. Allow to stand to blend flavors at room temperature or in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
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7. Serve with pieces of pita bread or chunks of crusty French bread.
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