Moldovan Roasted Eggplant & Pepper Spread Recipe ✨
I know a lot of Slavic people make different versions of roasted eggplant and pepper spread. My family comes from Moldova so this is how we grew up eating it. Enjoy!
Ingredients
• 1 large eggplant, cut into large chunks
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and seeded
• 3–4 tbsp oil, divided
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ medium onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 tsp sugar (or to taste)
• ¾–1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• 1–2 garlic cloves, grated (to taste)
Instructions
1. Roast the vegetables:
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with foil.
• Place the eggplant chunks and halved bell peppers (cut side down) on the pan. Lightly spray or brush with oil.
• Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the peppers are blistered and the eggplant is soft. The pepper skins should peel off easily once cooled slightly.
2. Cook the base:
• While veggies roast, heat 2 tbsp oil and 1...
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