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Croatian Ajvar (Pepper and Eggplant Sauce)

Aubergine and red peppers roasted in the oven and spiced with clove for a Bosnian meze.

40 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Makes ½ cupsServes
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Heat oven to 475 degrees. Roast washed eggplants and peppers until their skins blister and turn black, about 30 minutes. Turn to ensure entire vegetable is roasted.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Once roasted set vegetables in a heatproof bowl to steam. This well help to remove skin. Remove skin and seeds/stems.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mash vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add garlic and drizzle in oil, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Store covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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