Ajvar

Ajvar is a traditional Balkan dish that is often made in large quantities during the summer harvest and preserved for the winter months.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Ajvar

Cooking Method: Blending, Roasting Cuisine: Balkan, Mediterranean Courses: Any meal, Condiment, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Red bell peppers
• 250 gram Eggplant
• 3 piece Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place the red bell peppers and eggplant on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until the skin is charred.
3. Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
4. Peel off the skin of the bell peppers and eggplant, and remove the seeds.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted vegetables, garlic cloves, olive oil, white vinegar, salt, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
6. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 30 minutes.
8. Serve ajvar as a side dish or condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 6g2%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.