The Iron You The Best Eggplant Patties. Energy Bar Recipe. Today I want to be obnoxious and snobby. So I labeled these patties as the best. To be honest, I always think its very pretentious to name a recipe the best of anything. Best means of the most excellent or desirable type or quality so who can actually claim that something theyve made is the best Unless youre Daniel Boulud or Ferran Adri, then you probably can. Running a bunch of Michelin starred restaurant grants some of sort of authority in that department. Sometimes when I sit down to write my articles, I worry whether I will be able to think of ten ways a certain vegetable can be cooked. Today, however, I am worried. But for the rest of us commoner cooks its better to take a more understated approach. Something can be good, amazing, awesome, mouthwatering, but the bestThats too much. However, sometimes you make something and you just knock it outta of the park. Just like that. And theres no better way to describe what youve just made than the bestThis situation here is sort of the best eggplant patties Ive ever had. Like, ever. So here we are with this super pretentious recipe title. Sorry folks. Since we have already settle that theyre the best, lets 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. The patties hold together perfectly, trust me. This means that if you are vegan or have a vegan friend you can sub the Dubliner cheese with vegan cheese. And voila, The Best Eggplant Patties become The Best Vegan Eggplant Patties. I know, Im pretty bratty today. 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. Im not sure about grilling them though. Okay, its go time The Best Eggplant Patties                                                                                     Print this recipe Ingredients. Makes about 8 medium size patties. Dubliner cheese or sharp Cheddar2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Directions. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large preferable non stick skillet over medium high heat, add onion and salt and saute for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and saute for 1 further minute, until fragrant. Cook-Eggplant-Step-2.jpg/aid2158314-v4-728px-Cook-Eggplant-Step-2.jpg' alt='How Do You Cook Eggplant' title='How Do You Cook Eggplant' />Finally add eggplant cubes and saute stirring every now and then until browned and soft, about 1. Transfer to a large bowl and pureemash with an immersion blender you can also use a food processor or a blender to do this. Add cheese, parsley, black pepper and stir until well combined. Easy Eggplant Recipes. How to pare and cook Eggplant. How To Cook Eggplant Discover The Best Recipes Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinner, Snacks, and Desserts. HOW TO COOK EGGPLANT Cake Recipes Simple That Will Help You. The George Mateljan Foundation is a notforprofit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising. Our mission is to help you eat and cook the healthiest way. This is my Nonnas recipe and most of the ingredients came from her beloved garden. She used to fry the eggplant in egg and flour, but I only use flour and fry them. Add almond meal or GF breadcrumbs cup at a time and mix with your hands until it reaches a firm consistency and will hold up as patties you might need to use more or less almond meal. Transfer mixture to the refrigerator for 2. Take the bowl out of the refrigerator and with dampened hands form 8 medium size patties or 4 larger ones. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same skillet you used before over medium high heat. When sizzling, add patties in batches if necessary and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until browned. Serve warm with some marinara sauce on the side. Nutrition facts. One patty yields 1.