Vegan Eggplant Patties

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large eggplant | 550g |19oz 
• 2 green onions 
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup | 3.5oz | 100g vegan cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp parsley 
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup | 3.4oz | 96g breadcrumbs or chickpeas crumbs
• Oil for frying

NOTE:  This is vegan because of the cheese.  You could just use real cheese if you'd prefer to get that natural melt and texture.

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel and cut 1 large eggplant or 2 medium eggplants
2. Cut 2 green onions and 1 garlic clove
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
4. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.  
5. Add eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and soft for about 10-12 minutes.
6. Then transfer to a large bowl and mash.
7. Grate the vegan cheddar cheese
8. Chop 2 tbsp of parsley.
9. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs or chickpeas crumbs.
10. Salt and pepper to taste.
11. Mix well
12. Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 20-30 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs or chickpeas crumbs to suck up some of the moisture.
13. Form the patties with your hands.
14. Fry patties for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and enjoy!