Saucy Eggplant Patty Tower

• 2 frozen meatless hamburger-style patties with about 100 calories each
• 1 eggplant, about the width of the patties
• 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

1. Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove.
2. Remove the ends of the eggplant.
3. Cut three 3/4-inch-wide eggplant slices.
4. Pat dry, if needed.
5. Save the rest for another use.
6. Place the eggplant slices and patties in the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes; flip, and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until fully cooked.
7. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine tomatoes with Italian seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl.
8. Cover and microwave for about 30 seconds, until hot.
9. Mix well.
10. If you like, add additional Italian seasoning, to taste.
11. Plate one eggplant slice and top with a spoonful of sauce; evenly top with a burger patty.
12. Alternate layering the remaining eggplant slices and burger patty, adding a spoonful of sauce in between each layer.
13. Cover your "tower" with all of the remaining sauce.
14. Garnish with basil.
15. Grab a fork and knife and dig in!
16. PER SERVING (entire recipe): 280 calories, 6g fat, 905mg sodium, 31.5g carbs, 15g fiber, 9g sugars, 25g protein

patties, eggplant, tomatoes, italian seasoning, fresh basil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/saucy-eggplant-patty-tower-recipe.html (may not work)