Eggplant Turkey Burger

Eggplant parmesan is the norm, but what about using your eggplant for a bun????   Now we are talking!!!  They say a picture is worth a thousand words and this one says it all!!  Yes....this recipe is straight from the fixate cookbook and it tastes AMMMAZZZZZING!!!!!!!!!!



 

Eggplant Turkey Burger

Ingredients:
12 oz raw ground lean  turkey breast
3/4 medium onion
       1/4 finely chopped, 1/2 sliced, divided use
2 large egg whites (1/4 c)
1 Tbsp   finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 medium eggplant, peeled, sliced into 8 rounds
1 medium bell pepper sliced or chopped
1 tsp olive oil
4 slices muenster cheese (4 oz)
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Preheat gill or frying pan to high
• Combine turkey, chopped onion, egg white, parsley and hot sauce in a medium bowl; mix well.  Form into 4 patties.
• Grill or broil patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle.  Set aside.  Keep warm.
• Brush sliced onion, eggplant and bell pepper with oil.
• Grill or broil for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
• Place a slice of eggplant on each of four serving plates.  Top each with a patty, a slice of onion, a slice of bell pepper, and a slice of cheese.  Sprinkle with vinegar and top with a second slice of eggplant.