Eggplant Caviar

Ingredients: 

• 1 large eggplant
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green or red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method: 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prick eggplant all over with a fork and bake until tender, about 40 minutes. Cool, then remove and discard skin. Chop eggplant and put into a large bowl. Fold in onion, bell pepper, tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING:Serving size: 1/4 cup, 45 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 0g protein