Mushroom, Aubergine Cheese Burgers with Olive Red Onion Salad

Nutrition per serving

Calories881 kcal
Protein32.4 g
Carbs80.8 g
Fats50.6 g
Saturated Fat15.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat27.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.8 g
Sugars23.8 g
Fiber9.7 g
Sodium2,703 mg

Ingredients

Garlic
Lemon
Balsamic Vinegar
Red Pepper Flakes (Chili Flakes)
Soy Sauce (tamari)
Aubergine (eggplant)
mushrooms, portabella
Romaine Lettuce
Red Onion
Green Olives
Brie Cheese
Olive Oil
Brioche Bun
Preparations
1. Preheat oven to 200 C (390 F)

2. Peel and finely chop garlic.

3. Slice the aubergine into 1cm rounds.

4. Remove stems from mushrooms.

5. Peel/finely slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.

6. Slice the brie into ½ cm slices.

Cooking Instructions
1. Place the aubergine slices and mushrooms stem side down onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.

2. To make the marinade, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, chili flakes, a couple of grinds of black pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil and chopped garlic.

3. Remove the aubergine/mushrooms from the oven, turn over and coat with ½ the marinade. 

4. Return to the oven and cook for a further 6 minutes. Remove and drizzle over another ¼ of the marinade.

5. To make the salad, in a mixing bowl, mix together the lettuce, sliced onions and olives. Drizzle over the remaining marinade and mix to coat just before serving.

6. To make the burgers, slice each of the buns in half and place on the baking tray. Layer the aubergine slices, place the mushrooms on top and lastly layer the brie. Place in the oven for about 1-2 minutes until cheese melts. Remove from the oven, arrange the aubergine, mushrooms and brie stack inside each bun.