Saucy Eggplant Patty Tower
- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 1 serving
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 280
- Total Fat
- 6 grams
- Sodium
- 905 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 31.5 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 15 grams
- Protein
- 25 grams
- Sugar
- 9 grams
Ingredients
2 frozen meatless hamburger-style patties with about 100 calories each
1 eggplant, about the width of the patties
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
- Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove.
- Remove the ends of the eggplant. Cut three 3/4-inch-wide eggplant slices. Pat dry, if needed. Save the rest for another use.
- Place the eggplant slices and patties in the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes; flip, and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine tomatoes with Italian seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for about 30 seconds, until hot. Mix well. If you like, add additional Italian seasoning, to taste.
- Plate one eggplant slice and top with a spoonful of sauce; evenly top with a burger patty. Alternate layering the remaining eggplant slices and burger patty, adding a spoonful of sauce in between each layer. Cover your "tower" with all of the remaining sauce. Garnish with basil.
- Grab a fork and knife and dig in!
