EGGPLANT PARMESAN BALLS BAKED OR FRIED
Eggplant parmesan takes a new shape! Easy as making meatballs, these balls are meatless. Using eggplant instead of meat. You could even shape these into patties for a vegetarian burger! Delicious!
Provided by Deb Crane
Categories Burgers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking sheet lightly.
- 2. Heat olive oil in pan and sauté garlic till fragrant, about 1 or 2 minutes. Add eggplant cubes and water. Cover pot and let simmer on low, stirring occasionally so it doesnt stick. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until eggplant cubes are completely softened. I keep mushing them as I check them. If by chance it seems very liquid, drain the liquid out.
- 3. After eggplant is soft, put to the side and let it cool off until it is room temperature.
- 4. When cool, add the 2 eggs and mix well. Add the parmesan cheese.... and please, use fresh shaved into big shavings. It makes a big difference! Add the bread crumbs and salt and pepper and mix everything very well.
- 5. Put mixture in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. This will make forming the balls or patties easier.
- 6. Form into balls or patties. Place on the greased sheet, and bake for 30 minutes turning them after 20 minutes. You could also fry them in oil for a crisper texture.
- 7. Endless possibilities with these! Would make a perfect eggplant parmesan sandwich with the addition of mozzarella cheese slice and a bit of sauce! Can use in any recipe calling for meatballs. Could even put them in a casserole and top with sauce and more cheese.
- 8. Delicious and simple! My step daughter brought a friend to visit who is a vegetarian who has never had eggplant! This is a very good recipe for the introduction of eggplant. The texture is much like a meatball and the flavor is subtle. She now LOVES eggplant! :) I served them with spaghetti and red sauce.
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Henry
[email protected]These eggplant parmesan balls are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a great appetizer or side dish for a party.
Leila Chege
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these eggplant parmesan balls. They were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly.
Safdar Shah
[email protected]These eggplant parmesan balls are a great way to get kids to eat eggplant. They're crispy and cheesy, and they're a fun shape that kids will love.
Rilwan Lawan
[email protected]I love eggplant parmesan, and these eggplant parmesan balls are a fun and easy way to enjoy it. They're perfect for a party or a quick snack.
Janudi Bhagya
[email protected]These eggplant parmesan balls are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a great appetizer or side dish for a party.
Kajol Bd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant parmesan, but I really enjoyed these eggplant parmesan balls. They were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly.
Francis Robert
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant parmesan balls are always crispy and flavorful.
Gurdeep Bains
[email protected]These eggplant parmesan balls are a great appetizer or side dish. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Muhammad Ramzanlh5ya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the eggplant parmesan balls turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside.
Zara Akram
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed these eggplant parmesan balls. They were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted perfectly.
Fernando Garcia
[email protected]These eggplant parmesan balls were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Leighton Johnson
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The eggplant parmesan balls were so flavorful and the breading was perfect.
Nykeisha Lucas
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The eggplant parmesan balls were crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. I served them with a side of marinara sauce and they were a hit with my family and friends.