Eggplant Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce and Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Name: Eggplant Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce and Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 oz. feta cheese; 1/3 c. plain whole-milk yogurt; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tsp. sumac; 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1/2 large English cucumber; Canola oil, for grill grates; 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1 large red pepper, halved and seeded; 4 sourdough or ciabatta buns, split

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eggplant burgers with yogurtfeta sauce and quick pickled cucumbers

William Dickey

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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Ingredients

6 oz. feta cheese
1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tsp. sumac
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 large English cucumber
Canola oil, for grill grates
1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large red pepper, halved and seeded
4 sourdough or ciabatta buns, split

Directions

1. Step 1Puree feta and yogurt in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together lemon zest and juice, sumac, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cucumber into ribbons; toss with lemon dressing.
2. Step 2Set up grill for direct cooking and heat to medium-high. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates with canola oil.
3. Step 3Brush eggplant with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat, turning occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Grill pepper, turning often, until charred, 5 to 6 minutes; cut into wide strips. Grill buns until toasted, 1 minute. Spread yogurt sauce on buns. Top with peppers, eggplant, and cucumbers.