Eggplant Patties

These patties are very versatile (not only the best): great as an appetizer with a beer (or a glass of wine) or as a main meal with a good salad. Or, they can be a wonderful vegetarian burger alternative. I’m not sure about grilling them though. Since we have already settle that they’re the best, let’s just get right to it, okay? No need to brag. Eggplant, onion, garlic, cheese, almond meal and some herbs. Wait, no eggs? Nope, no need.

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant (or 2 medium), peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion (or 2 scallions), thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup / 3.5 oz / 100 gr grated Dubliner cheese (or sharp Cheddar)*
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup / 3.4 oz / 96 gr breadcrumbs (or GF breadcrumbs or almond meal)