Source: Nechama Cohen

A meatless version of chopped liver, made with eggplant.

Servings

2 whole eggplant
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cooking spray
2 large onion , peeled and chopped
2 fresh leeks , white part
3 medium garlic cloves , peeled, sliced, or crushed
1 tbsp paprika
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 Eggs, hard boiled, small
3 egg whites , hard boiled
1 cup chopped walnuts , ground
1 cup ground almonds , roasted
3 tbsp light mayonnaise
0.5 tsp paprika, hot, Hungarian

1 Prepare oven to 350 degrees F. Cut eggplant in half; spray cut side with non-stick cooking spray or rub lightly with olive oil. Place cut side down on baking paper lined pan. Roast until soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. When done, cool slightly and scrape the contents with a fork, discarding the skins. Eggplants can also be peeled, sliced, and pan-roasted using some non-stick cooking spray and/or a bit of olive oil.
2 In a skillet, prepare onions, leeks, and garlic (see below). When the mixture turns golden, remove from heat and add spices. Place in food processor together with the eggplant.
3 Slice the eggs and egg whites, and add to the food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Run processor on medium-high speed until all is ground and incorporated. Adjust seasoning. Adding more paprika to the mixture will give it a darker color, like real liver.
4 For a pate style, process a bit longer, and add another tablespoon of mayonnaise. If using prepared onions, use 1/2 - 3/4 cup.
5 Roasted almonds: Spray non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Spray the contents and roast over low-medium heat until golden. Toss occasionally to prevent scorching.
6 Enlitened Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons oil together with the cooking spray in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for a few seconds. Add the leeks and onions, stir and lower heat.
7 Cook until the leeks and onions start to brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and a few drops of water, the mixture will start to brown.
8 Cook another few minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan so that nothing sticks.

For those who do not use non-stick cooking spray on Passover, use 2 tablespoons olive oil.