Burger di Melanzane

Name: Burger di Melanzane (Aubergine Hamburger)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes: 12
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 large aubergines; 10 cherry tomatoes; 1 small bunch of basil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 small bunch of thyme; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 170 g fresh ricotta; 100 g Grana Padano cheese, grated; 1 egg; 1 tbsp homemade breadcrumbs; 12 panini al latte (milk bread rolls),

Aubergine Hamburger

Preparation info

Makes:
12

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

4 Grosvenor Square

By Danilo Cortellini

Published 2016

About

A lovely vegetarian alternative to the classic burger, these unusual aubergine burgers are very tasty and they make the perfect canapé choice for a summer cocktail party.

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 small bunch of thyme

Europe
Italy
Main course
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Summer

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Wash and peel the aubergines, cut them into rough cubes and add salt and pepper. Roast in a frying pan with the thyme and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once cooked, remove the thyme and chop the aubergines into a paste to create a purée.