Saucy Eggplant Patty Tower

By Stina

Ingredients

• 2 frozen meatless hamburger-style patties with about 100 calories each (like Boca Original Vegan)
• 1 eggplant, about the width of the patties
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning, or more to taste
• Optional: chopped fresh basil

Details

Adapted from hungry-girl.com

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the ends of the eggplant. Cut three 3/4-inch-wide eggplant slices. Pat dry, if needed. Save the rest for another use.

Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Place eggplant slices and patties in the skillet and cook for 3 - 5 minutes.

Flip slices and patties and cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, until fully cooked.

Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine tomatoes with Italian seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for about 30 seconds, until hot. Mix well. If you like, season with additional Italian seasoning.

Plate one eggplant slice and top with a spoonful of sauce; evenly top with a burger patty. Alternate layering the remaining eggplant slices and burger patty, adding a spoonful of sauce in between each layer. Cover your "tower" with all of the remaining sauce. If you like, garnish with basil.

Grab a fork and knife and dig in!