Take a break from the dry bean patty of a veggie burger. This Grilled Eggplant Burger with Halloumi is full of Italian flavors and caramelized characters. You can easily grill them inside and enjoy this chewy, ‘meaty’ burger!
Total Time
35min
5.0
6 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Pesto Aioli
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Basil Leaves
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
2
Eggs
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
2
Tbsp
Pine Nuts
•
4
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Vegetable Oil
Grilled Eggplant
•
1
Large
Eggplant
•
2
tsp
Olive Oil
•
2
tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
•
as needed
Ground Cumin
•
as needed
Garlic Powder
•
1
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1
tsp
Salt
For Serving
•
4
oz
Halloumi Cheese
•
1
Large
Tomato
, sliced
•
1/4
head
Lettuce
•
4
Buns
, toasted
Cooking Instructions
1.
Using a food processor or immersion blender, combine Fresh Basil Leaves (1/2 cup), Garlic (3 cloves), the juice from Lemon (1), Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Olive Oil (4 Tbsp).
2.
Add the Eggs (2). Process until sauce thickens slightly, about 1-3 minutes.
3.
Stream in Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup) until sauce thickens. Set aside and refrigerate until ready to use.
4.
Cut Eggplant (1) into 1-inch thick rounds.
5.
In a large bowl, combine Olive Oil (2 tsp), Balsamic Vinegar (2 tsp), Ground Cumin (as needed), Garlic Powder (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp), and Salt (1 tsp) together.
6.
Toss eggplant in the mixture to coat.
7.
Slice the Halloumi Cheese (4 oz) into 1/2-inch thick slices.
8.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the eggplant for 6 minutes on each side.
9.
In the same pan grill, cook the cheese for 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear.
10.
Assemble the burger. Spread aioli on 2 halves of a burger Buns (4). On the bun, stack eggplant, halloumi, and top with Tomato (1) and Lettuce (1/4 head).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
679
FAT
57.2 g
PROTEIN
15.1 g
CARBS
31.7 g
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