EGGPLANT MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
"Who says meatballs have to have meat? After roasting, eggplant takes on a meaty flavor."
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the eggplant on top. Use a fork to prick the eggplant 4 times, then place the eggplant in the oven and roast it until it has completely collapsed and a paring knife easily slips into the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool the eggplant 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (discard the skin). Place the roasted eggplant in a medium bowl and stir in the egg and beans. Add the garlic, basil, parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine, then mix in the breadcrumbs.
- Again, line the rimmed baking sheet with a clean sheet of foil and lightly mist it with spray. Shape the eggplant mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball (2 tablespoons per ball; you should get about 16). Place them on the prepared baking sheet and lightly mist the top of the balls with spray. Bake the eggplant balls until they are golden brown and firm, about 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the oven, sprinkle with a little extra parmesan and serve with the marinara sauce.
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Chukwudi Okolie
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a delicious and healthy meal option.
Sobi Jutt
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
Kashanaqeel Kashi malik
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs were a great way to get my kids to eat eggplant. They loved the meatballs and the marinara sauce.
Ashleen Glory
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the meatballs. They were flavorful and juicy, and the marinara sauce was delicious.
Zycola Smith
[email protected]I was looking for a new eggplant recipe and this one did not disappoint. The meatballs were delicious and the marinara sauce was perfect.
Kenny Stanton
[email protected]These meatballs were really easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them.
Yanga YGee
[email protected]I love eggplant, and these meatballs were a great way to enjoy it. They were flavorful and juicy, and the marinara sauce was the perfect complement.
Lala Luqman
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up some extra eggplant. They were easy to make and tasted great.
delia grancea
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again.
Hypr
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The eggplant gave them a really unique flavor and texture. I loved the combination of the eggplant and the marinara sauce.
Deborah Williams
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these eggplant meatballs were to make. I was expecting them to be a lot more time-consuming, but they came together really quickly. And they tasted just as good as they looked!
Rhoda Atieno
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the marinara sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.