Eggplant Burger

This Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Burger is a flavorful twist on the classic burger, featuring smoky grilled eggplant and aromatic spices. Topped with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables, it's a delightful and satisfying meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpea flour - 50g
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, sliced
• Lettuce - 2 leaves

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
2. Slice the eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with olive oil.
4. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, chickpea flour, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
5. Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are tender and have grill marks.
6. Once grilled, remove the eggplant from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, coat each slice with the chickpea flour mixture on both sides.
7. Return the eggplant to the grill and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on each side until the coating is crispy.
8. In a small bowl, mix tahini and lemon juice to create the sauce.
9. To assemble the burgers, place a grilled eggplant slice on the bottom half of each burger bun, add lettuce, tomato, and cucumber slices, then drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Burgers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and fiber from eggplant, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, supporting heart health.

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