Ajvar

Name: Ajvar
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant (about ¾ pound); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 large red bell pepper; Kosher salt or sea salt; ½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or white vinegar; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; Freshly ground black pepper; Dried red pepper flakes (optional); 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation info

Makes about
1 cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cast-Iron Cooking for Two

By Joanna Pruess

Published 2019

About

I love this roasted sweet pepper and eggplant condiment as a topping for black bean burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and even as a topping for sautéed skinless chicken thighs.

Ingredients

1 small eggplant (about ¾ pound)
1 large red bell pepper
1½

Condiment
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Heat the oven to 475°F. Brush the eggplant and pepper with oil, place them in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and roast</