EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) MEATBALLS

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My fiancee loves having meatballs with pasta, but I sometimes tire of having so much meat! I've found these to be a great compromise.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large eggplant
2 beaten eggs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup romano cheese
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
black pepper, to taste
sea salt, to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt.
  • Let sit 10 minutes to draw out water.
  • Rinse and pat dry.
  • Saute on stovetop with a splash of olive oil and about 1/4 cup water until eggplant is soft.
  • Remove and chop finely.
  • Mix everything but the breadcrumbs when eggplant is cool.
  • Then add breadcrumbs and mix until you get the consistency you want to form the balls.
  • Place in a generously olive oiled pan about l inch apart and bake at 400 degrees until golden brown, about 40 60 minutes.
  • Turn halfway through baking to ensure even browning.

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