Eggplant burger

By lroberts

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2/3 cup oatmeal
• 2/3 cup crumbs, either bread, cracker, or cornflake
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 small onion, chopped fine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1/2 cup crumbs to coat burgers before frying
• all the trimmings for burgers: cheese slices
• lettuce
• sliced tomato
• mayonaise
• mustard
• sliced pickle
• sliced red onion
• buns, white or whole wheat

Preparation

Step 1

PreparationPeel eggplant and chop into 1" pieces. Steam or boil until soft. Squeeze out excess water. Mix with cheese,crumbs,oatmeal, eggs, parsley and spices, adjusting amount of crumbs so the patties will hold together. Shape into patties, about 1" thick, coat with remaining crumbs, then fry in hot oil until browned, flipping only once. Drain and serve 'em up just like regular burgers!