Eggplant Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggplants (about 1 lb. each)
1/4 c. minced scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet with their cut-sides facing down.
Bake for 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
Take eggplants out of oven and remove the pulp from the skin.
Puree pulp in a blender. Spoon into a medium bowl.
Combine eggplant pulp with remaining ingredients.
Serve at room temperature or chill for 1 hour. Yield:
4 servings.
Preparation Time:
15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes.