Roasted Tomato, Eggplant, and Haloumi Burger

This Roasted Tomato, Eggplant, and Haloumi Burger is a tasty vegetarian option. It has the savory flavors of roasted vegetables and the golden, crispy haloumi cheese. This burger is satisfying and tastes great because of the garlic aioli, which adds a creamy and tangy touch.

Ingredients:

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 medium eggplant
• 200g haloumi cheese
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Lettuce leaves
• Red onion slices
• Pickles

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Slice the tomatoes and eggplant into rounds

Place the tomato and eggplant slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized

While the vegetables are roasting, slice the haloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices

In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, mayonnaise, and lemon juice to make a garlic aioli

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat

Cook the haloumi cheese slices for about 1-2 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy

Toast the burger buns in the skillet or oven until they are lightly browned

Assemble the burgers by spreading garlic aioli on the bottom bun, then add lettuce leaves, roasted tomato slices, roasted eggplant slices, and haloumi cheese

Top with red onion slices and pickles

Place the top bun on the ingredients to complete the burger

Serve immediately and enjoy!