Extra-Savory Eggplant Burger Recipe

Name: Extra-Savory Eggplant Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 35 grams raw cashews; 130 grams cooked chickpeas, drained; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin or ras el hanout; 2 small eggplants, cubed (no need to peel, the skin adds to the texture); 8 kalamata olives, finely chopped; 1/2 egg, beaten* (see last step for a vegan option); 1/2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 burger buns of your choice, split; toppings of your choice, such as tomato slices, romaine lettuce, piccalilly, mayonnaise, red onion, harissa, pickles

Servings: persons

35 grams raw cashews
130 grams cooked chickpeas, drained
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin or ras el hanout
2 small eggplants, cubed (no need to peel, the skin adds to the texture)
8 kalamata olives, finely chopped
1/2 egg, beaten* (see last step for a vegan option)
1/2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 burger buns of your choice, split
toppings of your choice, such as tomato slices, romaine lettuce, piccalilly, mayonnaise, red onion, harissa, pickles

1
Sprinkle the eggplant cubes with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and leave to drain in a colander for an hour.
2
Heat the oven to 180u00b0 C / 355u00b0 F . Distribute the cashews over a baking sheet and roast until golden, roughly 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Pulse them in a food processor until they are ground into a fine meal.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 220u00b0 C / 430u00b0 F. Dry chickpeas carefully with a tea towel and toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven until crisp, 8 to 15 minutes. Leave to cool. Pulse the chickpeas in the food processor until they are ground into a course meal. Add to the ground cashews.
4
Carefully rinse the eggplant. Wring out in the eggplant cubes as much as you can, using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Heat the oven to 200u00b0 C / 390u00b0 F. Spread the eggplant on a large baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until browned and dry.
5
Mash the eggplant. Add to the cashew and chickpea meal together with the remaining ingredients. Divide mixture into two balls and shape into patties. Wrap carefully in plastic and leave to rest in the fridge for at least an hour.
6
Heat the remaining table spoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add patties to the pan and cook for 3 minutes on both sides until golden. Place on the burger buns and add any toppings of choice.
7
*to make a vegan burger, combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water and leave for at least 30 minutes until it starts to gel. Use instead of the egg.

177

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 35 grams raw cashews, 130 grams cooked chickpeas, drained, 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin or ras el hanout, and more.

Yes, Extra-Savory Eggplant Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Extra-Savory Eggplant Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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