Try out innovative eggplant buns (the secret to keeping this burger recipe low in carbs) as they sandwich juicy beetroot and minced beef patties.
Try out innovative eggplant buns (the secret to keeping this burger recipe low in carbs) as they sandwich juicy beetroot and minced beef patties.
Try out innovative eggplant buns (the secret to keeping this burger recipe low in carbs) as they sandwich juicy beetroot and minced beef patties.
In a large bowl, combine mince, beetroot, onions, quinoa, egg, rosemary and garlic. Shape into 6 even patties. Chill until required.
EGGPLANT BUNS Line an oven tray with baking paper. Trim ends with each eggplant. Cut eight 1.5cm-thick rounds. Dip eggplant slices into egg, then quinoa flakes. Place on tray. In a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Cook eggplant in two batches, 2-3 mins each side, until tender. Drain.
Heat same frying pan on high. Cook patties 4-5 mins each side, until completely cooked through. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with mustard.
Top half eggplant buns with rocket, tomato, patties and a dollop of mustard mayonnaise. Sandwich together with remaining eggplant buns and serve with vegetable crisps or kumara crisps.
Top Tip: Serve with Sriracha chilli sauce and Japanese mayo, if liked.
Photo: Rob Shaw/bauersyndication.com.au