Eggplant patties

You can enjoy these as a side to your entree or as a meat free entree.

Eggplant Patties

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 medium eggplant pared and cubed

·         1 ¼ cup Ritz cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve)

·         1 ¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

·         2 eggs slightly beaten

·         2 tbsp. snipped parsley

·         2 tbsp. sliced green onion

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         ½ tsp. salt

·         1/8 tsp. pepper

·         2 tbsp. cooking oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In covered saucepan cook eggplant in boiling water until tender (about 5 minutes)

2.   Drain well

3.   Mash

4.   Stir in crumbs, cheese, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and pepper

5.   Shape into 8 patties about 3 inches in diameter

6.   Cook in hot oil about 3 minutes on each side ‘til golden brown