EGGPLANT MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Eggplant Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki Kaye

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, large
2 lbs ground turkey, lean
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 lb muenster cheese, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the diced, peeled eggplant in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the turkey, 1/2 cup parmesan, garlic, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, pepper, salt for the meatballs.
  • Drain the eggplant. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Mash the eggplant, salt lightly, and sop up additional water with paper towel. Mix it into the turkey mixture.
  • Form into 18 meatballs. The meatballs will be large.
  • Heat oil in large frying pan, and brown the meatballs in batches. Turn heat down, cover, and cook the meatballs through.
  • Place the sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Set the meatballs in the sauce. To with the grated cheese and finally with the thickly sliced cheese.
  • Bake in an oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve as is, or with noodles cooked in eggplant water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 951.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 51.9

Gumshad Alee
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I love the combination of flavors in these eggplant meatballs. The eggplant is soft and juicy, the bread crumbs add a nice texture, and the herbs and spices give them a delicious flavor.


Nadia Pieterse
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These eggplant meatballs are a great way to add some variety to your meatball repertoire. They're also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Saqib Nazar
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I've made these eggplant meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces and sides.


Md nyon Hossen
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These eggplant meatballs are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


iv Yo
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I love that these eggplant meatballs are baked instead of fried. They're so much healthier and they still taste amazing.


Emihle Martin
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These eggplant meatballs are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a delicious and healthy meal that can be served with a variety of sauces and sides.


Saima Majeed
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook eggplant, and these meatballs are definitely a winner. They're so easy to make and they're so delicious.


Shania Stennis
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These eggplant meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious that they won't even notice that they're eating eggplant.


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I love the combination of flavors in these eggplant meatballs. The eggplant is soft and juicy, the bread crumbs add a nice texture, and the herbs and spices give them a delicious flavor.


nicole nicoles
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These eggplant meatballs are a great way to add some variety to your meatball repertoire. They're also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Isidro Astro
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I've made these eggplant meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and can be served with a variety of sauces and sides.


Camando Foji
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These eggplant meatballs are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Langton Siziba
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I love that these eggplant meatballs are baked instead of fried. They're so much healthier and they still taste amazing.


Reflect Rit
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These eggplant meatballs are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're easy to make and they're a delicious and healthy meal.


Alma San
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and moist. I would definitely make them again.


joacckim mwamba
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These are the best eggplant meatballs I've ever had! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Brian Kimutai
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these eggplant meatballs. They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I served them with a simple tomato sauce and they were delicious.


Dawood Ahmad
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


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