these arn't really much like meatballs except in looks. they are light and fluffy and best served immediately from the oven. the mixture can be made up to a day in advance.
Provided by kleigh83
Categories Broil/Grill
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 450*F.
- cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil.
- roast in the preheated oven for about 30 min, until golden and completely soft.
- let cool.
- peel off the skin (you can discard this) and chop the rest of the eggplant finely.
- reduce oven temp to 400*F.
- mix the eggplant, pine nuts, olives, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, egg, and 6tbs of the parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- grease a large cookie sheet.
- form the mixture into bite sized balls and put on cookie sheet.
- top each one with a pinch of the remaining parmesan cheese.
- bake for 15-20 min until golden and puffed up.
- serve hot.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Lucas Jed
[email protected]I thought these meatballs were just okay. I found them to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices.
alungile beauty
[email protected]These meatballs were good, but not great. I found them to be a bit dry. I think I would have liked them better if I had used more sauce.
LOOZZY JAYY
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I loved these meatballs! They were so flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make them again.
Versaviya Tsyberman
[email protected]These were the best vegetarian meatballs I've ever had! They were so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of eggplant, olives, and truffles. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Luis Hueramo
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They're so flavorful and juicy, and the combination of eggplant, olives, and truffles is to die for. I will definitely be making these again.
Matteo Jason
[email protected]I thought these meatballs were just okay. I found them to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices. Otherwise, they were easy to make and had a good texture.
Tariq Rajpoot
[email protected]These meatballs were good, but not great. I found them to be a bit dry. I think I would have liked them better if I had used more sauce. Otherwise, they were tasty and easy to make.
H.k.Abdul Hannan
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and satisfying. I like them even more than regular meatballs. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Godwin Udofia
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I served them with a simple marinara sauce and they were a hit. My family loved them and I will definitely be making them again.
Zeeshan Khattak
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, even the meat-eaters. They're so flavorful and juicy, and the combination of eggplant, olives, and truffles is divine. I will definitely be making the