**Eggplant, Aubergine and Portabella Burgers: A Medley of Savory Delights**
Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey with our tantalizing trio of eggplant, aubergine, and portabella mushroom burgers. These delectable patties, brimming with umami richness and grilled to perfection, promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with our succulent eggplant burger, where smoky grilled eggplant harmonizes with aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with our aubergine burger, featuring tender aubergine seasoned with exotic spices, tahini sauce, and crunchy walnuts. For a hearty and meaty indulgence, sink your teeth into our portabella burger, where juicy portabella mushrooms marinate in a savory blend of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection.
With detailed step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, our recipes guarantee a successful culinary expedition. Dive into the world of burger bliss and treat your palate to a symphony of flavors.
EGGPLANT BURGERS
This is the veggie burger supreme - the easiest and MOST ECONOMICAL burger of all. A single medium-sized eggplant (together with the usual trimmings) feeds a family of six. Use whatever types of cheese and burger toppings to suit your family's taste.
Provided by Irv Thomas
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 14m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the eggplant slices on a plate, and cook in the microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the centers are cooked.
- Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplant slices until lightly toasted on each side, and place one slice of cheese onto each one. Cook until cheese has melted, and remove from the skillet.
- Place eggplant on hamburger buns, and allow each person to top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, and dress with ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1720.3 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
BAKED EGGPLANT WITH PORTABELLAS AND TOMATO SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)
The amount listed will serve about 3-4 people although my DH and DS could eat this dish by themselves lol! you can double this recipe if desired, white button mushrooms can be replace for the portabellos. This dish will have you clammering for more, and it tastes even better the following day, but I doubt if there will be any leftovers lol! Use as much portabello mushrooms or button mushooms and cheeses as desired for this recipe, I don't bother measuring. This can be served as a side dish or a main dish, it's a pretty filling dish especially if you use portabello mushrooms!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease a 2-3-quart oval baking dish (I use my Le Creuset cookware for this recipe!).
- Set oven to broiler heat.
- Grease a large baking sheet.
- Brush each side of eggplant slices with olive oil, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on the baking sheet; broil for 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
- In a large skillet heat 2-4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili flakes (if using) and mushrooms; saute for about 7-8 minutes, or until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates, season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Spread HALF the mushroom mixture on the bottom of the dish.
- Arrange HALF the eggplant slices over the mushroom mixture.
- Top with HALF of the tomato sauce and about 1-1/2 cups of the mozza cheese.
- Spread the remaining mushroom mixture over the mozza cheese; top with remaining eggplant slices, then top with remaining tomato sauce.
- Cover and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 1 hour.
- Remove then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and about 1-1/2 cups mozza cheese.
- Return to oven uncovered for another 5-6 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Let stand about 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Delicious!
CRISPY EGGPLANT AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 2 heavy baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray or line with silicon baking mats. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the eggs in another medium bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third medium bowl. Toss the eggplant slices and mushrooms in the flour mixture to coat. Working in batches, dip the eggplant slices and mushrooms first in the eggs and then into the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, if using, and roast until brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of tomato-basil sauce. Place the mushrooms on top. Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of arugula. Place the eggplant slices on top. Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato-basil sauce on top of the eggplant. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve.
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND PORTABELLA "BURGERS"
These are delicious sandwiches. Use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. I have tried making these also with fresh mozzarella and American cheese, but the fontina is wonderful. Also, it's good to prepare eggplant before cooking. Slice, salt both sides and place on a paper towel on a plate. Put a paper towel over the slices and place another plate on top and then place something heavy on top of the plate. This helps draw out eggplant's natural bitterness and allows you to get away without using so much oil to cook it with. After an hour or so, remove the eggplant and brush off the salt and use. I've also heard of people rinsing off the eggplant but I've never rinsed it.
Provided by Gingersnap in Midwe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot. Spray the mushroom tops with cooking spray and brush on Worcestershire sauce. Heat them in the skillet, tops down, for 3-4 minutes and turn them over for 3-4 minutes. Remove them when tender and set aside.
- Put the muffin bottoms on a baking sheet and top with cheese. Bake them until the cheese melts and remove them from the oven and the baking sheet.
- Spray both sides of the eggplant with the spray and brush with Worcestershire sauce and place them on the baking sheet. Bake them 5 minutes and turn. Place the muffin tops also on the baking sheet at this time and bake for 5 minutes. Bake until the eggplant is tender and the muffin tops golden.
- To make your sandwich, place a small amount of mayo on the muffin bottom. Layer tomato, eggplant and mushroom on the bottom and top with the top half of muffin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 34.1, Sodium 499.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 12.8
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PATTIES OR EGGPLANT FRITTERS
A quick and easy side dish or appetizer, and an alternative to fried eggplant strips. Could easily be made into a "parmigiana" verison with a bit of sauce and some good mozzarella cheese.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 10 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut ends off of eggplants, cut in half length-wise and then into five pieces, length-wise.
- Cut across into 3/4" chunks.
- Steam eggplant chunks for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan - you may mix vegetable and olive oil instead of using just olive oil.
- Squeeze liquid out of steamed pieces with your hands, keeping pieces from getting too mashed.
- Place bread crumbs (seasoned or unseasoned), parmesan cheese and seasonings into a large bowl and mix.
- You could use a clove or two of fresh garlic, sauteed in place of the garlic salt.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl and add to bread crumb mix along with eggplant pieces.
- Stir to mix well.
- Form patties of any size, but not exceeding an inch in thickness and place in frying pan.
- Cook for five minutes on each side.
- Remove to a towel-lined plate to drain.
- Place in a warm oven if you are not ready to serve them immediately.
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH EGGPLANT AND GORGONZOLA
Provided by Eileen M. Watson
Categories Cheese Mushroom Appetizer Bake Sauté Dinner Eggplant Fall Family Reunion Bon Appétit Florida Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange mushrooms, rounded side down, on large baking sheet. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Sauté until eggplant is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in red wine and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir in Gorgonzola cheese and 1 tablespoon basil. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture evenly into mushroom caps. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover mushrooms with aluminum foil. Bake mushrooms for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese melts, filling bubbles and mushrooms are tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle mushrooms with remaining 1 tablespoon basil and serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have a deep purple color. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Slice the eggplant thinly. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Salt the eggplant slices. This will help to draw out the bitterness and make them more flavorful.
- Use a grill or griddle pan to cook the eggplant slices. This will give them a nice smoky flavor.
- Don't overcook the eggplant slices. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Use a variety of toppings. There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for eggplant burgers. Some popular choices include tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cheese, and avocado.
- Get creative with your buns. You can use traditional hamburger buns, or you can try something different, such as pita bread, whole wheat buns, or even lettuce wraps.
Conclusion:
Eggplant burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be easily customized to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give eggplant burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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