Grilled Vegetable Burger

Stacked with a medley of flavorful and charred vegetables then topped with savory, caramelized onions and goat cheese; this vegetarian sandwich is dressed to impress. To complete the look, wrap in one of summer 2021’s must haves: a COBS Bread Herb & Garlic Gourmet Hamburger Bun.

Chef Tip: Salt the eggplant, press it between kitchen towels and weigh it down to remove bitterness.

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

2 medium Yellow Onions
2 tsp Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
½ tsp Kosher Salt, to taste
½ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, to taste

Grilled Vegetables

2 Red Peppers
1 Eggplant
2 tsp Dried Thyme
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 ½ tsp Kosher Salt, to taste
1 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
1 tbsp Grapeseed Oil

Burger

8 tbsp Goat Cheese
2 tbsp Unsalted butter, for toasting buns
4 COBS Bread Herb & Garlic Hamburger Buns

Directions

For the Caramelized Onions:

Slice onions in half, lengthwise and peel the outer skin and discard.
Lay the onions flat and slice it into thin strips.
In a frying pan on low medium heat, melt butter and add onions, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for 20-25 minutes stirring frequently.
Set aside when the onion has changed colour and is completely brown.

For Grilled Vegetables:

Preheat BBQ to medium-high heat.
De-seed red peppers and slice into 1” strips.
Slice eggplant crosswise into ¾” discs.
In a large bowl, combine red pepper, eggplant, dried thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and drizzle with grapeseed oil.
Place red peppers on the grill. Flip and cook until the red pepper is lightly charred.
Place eggplant on the grill and cook for 6 – 7 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
Once cooked, remove vegetables and place in a dish.

For Serving: