Mambo Sprouts

Grilled Eggplant Burger

An easy to make Summer-time burger that will melt in your mouth!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Grilling Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Package of Vermont Bread® New Certified Organic Hamburger Rolls
• 1 large eggplant (about 1 lb. or 570g)
• 3 Tbsp. (45mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. (45mL) balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp (2g) powdered
• 1/4 tsp. (2g) salt
• Freshly grated black pepper
• 1/2 cup of tomato or pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on top)

Directions:

1. Preheat a gas grill to high or build a fire in a kettle grill.
2. Slice eggplant 1/8 to 1/4 inch (0.75 to 1.25cm) thick.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the mixture.
5. Place eggplant on the preheated grill. If you wish to have nice grill lines, turn only once on each side.
6. Grill eggplant slices 10 to 14 minutes.
7. Lay Eggplant onto Vermont Bread® Hamburger Roll, top with a spoonful of tomato or pesto sauce and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.

Servings: 6

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 87, Fat 7g, % Fat Calories 66%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrate 7g, Protein 1g.