EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) & OLIVE TRUFFLES (VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS

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Eggplant (Aubergine) & Olive Truffles (Vegetarian Meatballs image

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

18 ounces eggplants
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
20 kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
8 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 egg, beaten (organic is best)
butter, for greasing

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.

Lucas Jed
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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
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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
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I loved these meatballs! They were so flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make them again.


Versaviya Tsyberman
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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