Eggplant Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant ((about 1 1/2 lbs))
• 1 1/2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (cold)
• 1/3 cup tahini or almond butter
• 1 cup almond meal ((almond flour))
• 2 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
• 1/4 cup tamari almonds (chopped)
• 2 tbsp dried currants (chopped)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp of dried mint
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 8 whole grain or gluten-free buns (dairy free if desired, halved )
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (dairy free if desired)
• Other condiments of choice, to taste
• 2 cups baby arugula