Hearty Eggplant Burger
[Vegan]

To Make the Vegan Mayo:

1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add a few drops of hot sauce (optional).
3. Store in refrigerator, covered, for up to a week.

To Make the Eggplant Burger:

1. Slice the eggplant into ½" slices. Rub salt on each slice and set aside.
2. Mix chia seeds, flour, and garlic powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
3. Rise of eggplant slices and pat dry.
4. Dip each eggplant slice into flour mixture. For a ticker coating, dip in flour then milk, then again in the flour.
5. Fry each eggplant slice in a pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, flipping then slices occasionally. Repeat with all eggplant slices.
6. Assemble burgers by spreading smashed avocado on the bottom burger and the mayonnaise on the top bun. Top the bottom bun with two cooked eggplant slices. Add Tomato, onion, and lettuce.