For all of those of you who have either wondered for years how to make the veggie burger, or perhaps just saw us on the Food Network, here’s the plan.  Let us know in the comments how things worked out for you!

The Farm Café’s

Farmhouse Veggie Burger

Serves 4

2 whole eggplant, peeled and 1 inch diced

2 scallions chopped

1 Tbs minced parsley

1 cup shredded medium cheddar

1 cup bread crumbs

¾ tsp black pepper

1 tsp minced garlic

¼ tsp salt

3 Tbs olive oil

Sauté eggplant on low heat till grey and very soft.

Mix together eggplant and all the rest of the ingredients, except oil, let rest for ½ hour in refrigerator.

Form into 4 equal patties about an inch thick.

In a sauté pan, heat olive oil until shimmering hot, fry each side of patty till dark brown, about 5 minutes each side.

Serve on locally made sandwich bun with caramelized onions, spicy brown mustard, roasted red peppers and salad mix.