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Grab some locally grown eggplant before it’s gone for the season!
Eggplant Meat(less)balls
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/3 c parmesan or romano cheese
- 1 t mixed Italian herbs
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t onion powder
- Black pepper & sea salt to taste
- 1 c breadcrumbs
1. Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt.
2. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out water.
3. Rinse and pat dry.
4. Saute with a splash of olive oil and about ¼ cup of water until eggplant is soft.
5. Remove and chop finely. (We used the food processor.)
6. When eggplant has cooled, mix everything but the breadcrumbs.
7. Add breadcrumbs and mix until you get the consistency you want to form the balls.
8. Place in a generously olive-oiled pan (but remembering that less is more) about 1 inch apart and bake at 400 until golden brown, about 40-60 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even browning.
We added a thick, organic marinara sauce. The combination is perfect—the texture of meatballs without an overwhelming eggplant taste. Serve over linguini for a fancy-looking dish! Even Bella loved it!
Thanks, Food.com!
