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Menu Planner Menu Planner   GRILLED VEGGIE BURGER  

 
INGREDIENTS

8 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp. + 2 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium red bell peppers, halved, seeded
4 eggplant slices 1/2-inch thick)
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
4 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
8 green onions, left whole but cut where dark green begins
2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
3 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
4 large whole grain rolls, halved and toasted
1 tomato, thinly sliced
  salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Place garlic on a square of foil. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Wrap and bake until garlic is tender, about 35 minutes. Cool and mash garlic.
  • Preheat broiler to medium-high heat.
  • Broil peppers, rounded side toward heat, until peppers are charred. About 10 minutes.
  • Place still hot peppers in paper bag (like a lunch bag). Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Remove peppers from bag and remove peel. Set aside onto a large platter.
  • Preheat broiler to medium-high heat.
  • Arrange eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and green onions on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray veggies. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Broil vegetables until golden and tender, turning once, about 6 minutes per side.
  • While vegetables are broiling cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Transfer vegetables to platter with peppers. Sprinkle with thyme and basil.
  • Whisk together balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Spread rolls with mashed garlic, dividing equally. Top each roll with tomato slice, roasted pepper, eggplant, zucchini, green onions, and mushroom.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
1 veggie burger 

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:


NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories 220 

Total Fat 1 g

Sodium 240 mg

Total Carbohydrates 36 g

Fiber 6 g

Protein 9 g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.