This authentic Russian "Eggplant Caviar" recipe tastes amazing! Eggplant caviar is full of vegetables and super healthy, and is so full of flavor and is extremely addictive! It is great as a spread, dip or side!
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, onion, carrots, tomatoes and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
Put ketchup, sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic and salt in a cup and mix until combined. Add the ketchup mixture to the vegetables and mix until combined. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to Low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add more salt to taste if needed.
Let the eggplant caviar cool, the transfer to the food processor and pulse until smoother consistency (but some chunks still remain).
Serve the eggplant caviar cold, as a spread, dip, sauce or side dish.