Carb free ostrich, eggplant & goats cheese stack

This is a delicious healthy alternative to a bready burger.

Carb free ostrich, eggplant & goats cheese stack

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large eggplants

Olive oil

Salt

1/2 T fresh chopped garlic

4 Ostrich burger patties 

Chevin (goats cheese)

For the side salad

Fresh basil, torn

Baby tomatoes, sliced

Red onion, thinly sliced

Pinch of sugar

1 Tbls red wine vinegar

Salt & black pepper to taste 

To serve (optional)

Jalapeno chillies, chilli & garlic salsa in oil or fresh chopped chillies

Method

Per-heat the oven to 180°C with the top grill on high.

Slice the eggplant into thick disks, arrange in a single layer on a baking tray and drizzle liberally with olive oil. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until golden and starting to char (flip halfway through the cooking if necessary). 

Remove from the oven into a sealable container. Season well with salt and add the fresh garlic. Close the lid and shake gently, allow to infuse for a few minutes.

Meanwhile, grill the ostrich patties to your liking (they are best served medium rare).

For the salad: Combine all the ingredients, toss and allow to stand for at least ten minutes before serving.

To serve: Place the ostrich pattie on a serving plate, top with a layer of eggplant and a slice of chevin.

Serve with the side salad and chillies.