best eggplant and mushroom veggie burgers

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on May 14, 2024

Piled high with tasty ingredients, these burgers surprise you and your taste buds!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 7 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, washed, ends discarded and sliced to 3/4-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons ground Himalayan pink salt, or as needed, and divided
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large free-range eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, half ground
  • 1/4 cup butter, or as needed, and divided
  • 4 large hamburger buns
  • 4 to 5 large mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup Louisiana-style rémoulade sauce
  • 4 slices havarti or Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • 1/3 large red onion, sliced, plus 4 rings
  • 4 leaves Boston or iceberg lettuce

How To Make best eggplant and mushroom veggie burgers

  • Step 1
    Cover eggplant slices on both sides with ground sea salt and place them in a colander, standing up on their sides; let them drain for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Rinse them under cold water to remove salt and place them on a cutting board lined with paper towels to absorb any excess water. Pat the tops dry – change out the paper towels if needed.
  • Step 3
    Prepare the breading station. In the first shallow dish, add flour, Herbes de Provence and smoked paprika; whisk to blend.
  • Step 4
    In the second shallow dish, add the beaten eggs.
  • Step 5
    In the third dish, add the breadcrumbs.
  • Step 6
    Transfer to the beaten eggs; coat well and hold up to drip off any excess egg.
  • Step 7
    Coat slice in breadcrumbs and place on a large plate; set aside while doing the others.
  • Step 8
    Spread butter on bottoms and tops of hamburger buns and place them on a large baking sheet; set aside.
  • Step 9
    Set the broiler on low.
  • Step 10
    Transfer the buttered buns under the broiler and grill until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Step 11
    In a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter. Once sizzling, add mushrooms and toss to coat before seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Step 12
    Add pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Step 13
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the canola oil. When it starts shimmering, place in the coated eggplant slices and fry until browned, about 2 and a half minutes. Flip them and do the same with the other side.
  • Step 14
    Transfer to a cutting board lined with paper towels to absorb any excess fat.
  • Step 15
    To assemble the burgers, spread the rémoulade sauce on the top and bottom of the grilled buns. Place the eggplant on the bottom buns, followed by the cheese, mushroom mixture, tomato slices, and onion rings plus more onion pieces in the middle, and lettuce. Place on the top buns and serve immediately.
  • Step 16
    To view these meatless burgers on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://clubfoody.com/cf-recipes/best-eggplant-mushroom-veggie-burgers/

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