Cheesy Eggplant Burgers
Grilled eggplant slices topped with smoky Gouda cheese and herb-seasoned tomatoes make these vegetarian burgers into a dinner that even meat-lovers would enjoy.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons cider vinegar
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6 1/2-inch-thick slices eggplant
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6 3/4-ounce slices smoked gouda cheese
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6 1/2-inch-thick slices whole grain baguette-style bread, toasted
Directions
1.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, pepper, and salt. In another small bowl, combine half of the garlic powder mixture, the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the oregano, thyme, and vinegar. Set aside.
2.
Brush eggplant slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining garlic powder mixture.
3.
For a charcoal grill, grill eggplant slices on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 to 8 minutes or just until tender and golden brown, turning once halfway through grilling and topping with the cheese slices for the last 2 minutes of grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place eggplant slices on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above, topping with cheese as directed.)
4.
Place eggplant slices on top of toasted bread slices. Top with tomato mixture.
Nutrition information
Calories 201, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 506 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 7%, Calcium 16%, Iron 7%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 1, High-Fat Meat .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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