Eggplant Burger!!!

Ok here is the recipe for the long awaited eggplant burger. For you non eggplant lovers, give this a try! I promise you will love it! For anyone with kids, this is a great way to get a veggie in them:) What truly makes this dish is the "remoulade" I made to go along side it! I served mine with homemade baked potato chips and fresh greens. 


Eggplant Burger(for 1 with leftovers or for 2)


1 eggplant, chopped 
2 scallions diced
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded- take the time to shred your own, it makes a difference
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1 tsp diced garlic
salt/pepper to taste
EVOO


Preheat large skillet to medium heat and add 2-3 tbsp EVOO. Add diced eggplant and saute for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low/medium and cook for 15min or until eggplant is completely soft. Remove eggplant from heat and add 5 other ingredients and mix to combine. Form 2 equal size patties, and place in fridge for about 15 minutes. Reheat skillet to medium and add 2 tbsp EVOO. Place patties in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve alone or on bun along side yummy remoulade. If you serve on a bun, make sure you toast it. :)


Caramalized Onion Remoulade
1/2 onion sliced
1 tbsp butter
1-2 tbsp EVOO
2 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp sour cream


In small skillet heat butter and EVOO on medium heat. Add onions and saute til translucent. Once they are, turn down to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until caramelized(brown). Mix onions with mayo and sour cream. This is so freakin' good....it tastes just like the french onion dip you buy in the grocery! For you health nuts, you can just caramelize the onions and serve them on top of your burger alone. 


Home Made Potato Chips
1 baking potato
EVOO 
salt/pepper


Thinly slice potato. Toss with evoo and salt/pepper. Place slices on cooling rack on top of cookie sheet. Bake at 425 for about 20 minutes or until brown and crispy.


Greens:
yummy fresh greens from the grocery
grape tomatoes 
scallions
cheese of your choice






Want a healthy sweet treat to end your evening? 


1 frozen banana
2 tbsp cocoa powder


In blender combine 2 ingredients and you will have a quick "sorbet" for dessert!