Healthy Eggplant Burgers

Servings: 8
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for sautéing
1 medium eggplant, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 large egg
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup breadcrumbs (i used whole wheat)

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the eggplant cubes for 3 minutes.

2. Add the garlic and salt and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.

3. Add 1 tbsp of water, cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until eggplant is fork tender. Allow to cool.

4. Place the eggplant and remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.

5. Use about 2 tbsps of the eggplant mixture for mini burgers, 1/4 cup for bigger burgers and form into patties.

6. Heat about 1-2 tsps of oil in a large sauté pan and cook the eggplant patties for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. Serve.
* To freeze place the cooked patties on a baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour and place in a Ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 3-4 months. When ready to serve, place patties on a baking sheet in a 300 degree oven for 10 minutes until warm.

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