Vegetarian Burger

For vegetarians, this option is ideal and delicious. If you’re not vegetarian, this dish is still perfect for trying something new. It’s a fairly light and easy-to-make recipe.

Approximate Nutritional Content: (1 burger)

• Calories: 240 kcal

• Grams of fat: 2g

• Grams of carbohydrates: 35g, equivalent to 2 servings of grains/vegetables

• Grams of protein: 9g, equivalent to 1 serving of protein

Note: nutritional information may vary depending on the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1 thick slice of eggplant (approximately 1 finger thick)

• 1 thick slice of red onion (approximately 1.5 fingers thick)

• 1 teaspoon of olive oil

• Salt to taste (sea salt preferably)

• 1 tablespoon of onion-flavored cheese

• 1 hamburger bun or Bimbo thins bread

• 1/2 cup raw spinach

Preparation:

• Coat the onion and eggplant with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with salt.

• Place the vegetables on a grill over medium heat (if you don’t have a grill, you can cook them in a skillet or oven griddle). Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the eggplant is soft.

• When the vegetables are at the desired point, place cream cheese on top of both, cover the grill and let the cheese heat through.

• Toast the buns.

• Place the bread on a plate, top with spinach, onion, and eggplant. Assemble the burger.

Enjoy!!