X-Burguer de Berinjela

The X-Burguer de Berinjela is a delicious Brazilian-style eggplant burger that is both hearty and satisfying, yet completely dairy-free. This flavorful dish features a grilled eggplant patty seasoned with traditional Brazilian spices, served in a soft bun with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 300 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpea flour - 3 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 4
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced
• Vegan mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Slice the eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. Rinse the eggplant slices under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
4. In a bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chickpea flour, and olive oil to form a batter.
5. Coat each eggplant slice in the batter, ensuring they are well covered.
6. Place the coated eggplant slices on the grill or skillet, cooking for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and tender.
7. Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
8. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a grilled eggplant slice, tomato slices, avocado, and a dollop of vegan mayonnaise.
9. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, which supports digestive health.
• Contains antioxidants and vitamins from eggplant and avocado, promoting heart health.

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