BAKED EGGPLANT WITH FRIED CAPERS
Jason Glover
4
15 minutes
20 minutes
420
I've prepared eggplant many ways - fried, sautéed, air fried - but this Baked Eggplant with Fried Capers is the best! It's spicy, salty, and a little sweet. You're going to love it!

Ingredients
- 4 Japanese eggplant
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- ⅓ cup harissa paste
- 6 tbsp capers, divided
- ¾ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Lemon zest, for garnish
- Sauces
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
Tools
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Combine the garlic cloves, harissa paste, 4 tablespoons of capers, and olive oil in a small food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Set 1/4 cup of the mixture aside.
- Score the tops of the eggplant with a sharp knife and rub about 1 tablespoon of the mixture from the blender on top.
- Toss the remaining 2 tablespoons of capers with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place next to the eggplant on the baking sheet (or put in a separate baking pan).
- Roast the eggplant and capers for 10 minutes then remove the capers and set aside. Return the eggplant to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until tender.
- To prepare the first sauce, stir the cherry preserves into the reserved harissa paste mixture and mix well.
- For the other sauce, combine the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth.
- To serve, place the eggplant on a serving platter, drizzle with both sauces, top with the fried capers, and garnish with some fresh dill and lemon zest. Enjoy!