Grilled Eggplant Burgers Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced into 16 1/4-inch rounds; 8 8 slices gouda cheese (thin slices) or 8 slices other cheese (thin slices); 2 thinly-sliced tomatoes or 4 large roasted red peppers; 8 -16 leaves fresh basil; fresh ground pepper; seasoning oil; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard; sea salt; freshly-ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, sliced into 16 1/4-inch rounds
8 8 slices gouda cheese (thin slices) or 8 slices other cheese (thin slices)
2 thinly-sliced tomatoes or 4 large roasted red peppers
8 -16 leaves fresh basil
fresh ground pepper
seasoning oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
sea salt
freshly-ground pepper, to taste

1
Whisk all seasoning oil ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Brush eggplant slices with seasoning oil and place over medium-high heat on grill. Close lid and cook until tender, turning and brushing with remaining seasoning oil, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill. (You may also cook eggplant under the broiler, or saute them in a pan until tender, about 4 or 5 minutes per side.).
3
Place a slice of cheese on 1 eggplant slice, then top with another eggplant slice. Top this with 2 tomato slices or a piece of roasted red pepper, then put 2 to 4 basil leaves on top of that. Top with third eggplant slice, then another slice of cheese. Top with a fourth eggplant slice. Finish with a grind of pepper.
4
Repeat process to make 4 stacks. Place stacks on grill, close lid, and cook for about 2 minutes, turning once.
5
Serve immediately, or make into sandwiches on crusty rolls or bread. These sandwiches may be served warm or wrapped tightly and chilled several hours or overnight.
6
(I had mine open faced on ciabatta bread).

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, sliced into 16 1/4-inch rounds, 8 8 slices gouda cheese (thin slices) or 8 slices other cheese (thin slices), 2 thinly-sliced tomatoes or 4 large roasted red peppers, 8 -16 leaves fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant Burgers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Eggplant Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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