Eggcellent Veggie Burger

Try this yummy Option instead of ground beef.
After all it is Meatless Monday!

This is a vegetarian burger but you should try variations to meet specific dietary needs;

• Gluten Free - Use gluten free breadcrumbs and a gluten free bun.
• Vegan - Use soy cheese.
• Get creative!

Eggcellent Veggie Burger!!

Prep: 15 min. (+30 min. chill time)
Cook: 20 min.
Serves: 6

4 Tbsp - Olive Oil
2 - whole eggplant, peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces
2 - Scallions (green onions) chopped
1 Tbsp -Parsley, chopped (or substitute dried Parsley)
1 Cup - Medium cheddar, shredded
1 Cup - Breadcrumbs
¾ tsp – Black Pepper
1 tsp – Garlic, minced
¼ tsp – Salt (optional)
1 – Red bell pepper – cut into strips
1 – med. onion – cut into strips

1. Over low heat in a large nonstick pan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil
and sauté the eggplant until grey and very soft.
2. Mix eggplant with remaining ingredients except the oil, and
chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Heat 1Tbsp olive oil in medium pan, sauté red peppers and
onions together until desired tenderness.
4. Form into 6 patties approx. 1 inch thick.
5. In a sauté pan heat 2 tbsp olive oil until shimmering hot, fry each
side of patty until dark brown, about 5 minutes each side

Serve on an organic whole wheat bun with lettuce and desired condiments.