ITALIAN EGGPLANT BALLS (USE JUST LIKE MEATBALLS) FRY OR BAKE

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I've made these for a long time. These Italian eggplant balls are a great substitute for meatballs. Use them just like meatballs, in sauces, in recipes, as a side dish, etc. They can be a vegetarian substitution for many dishes. I like these best fried because I like them crispy. You could bake them instead. They go great "parmesan style" too, in a casserole dish, topped with sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese then baked...

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced (I use food processor & finely mince garlic, onion & eggplant)
1 very large eggplant (or 2 Medium Sized Eggplants, peel 1st then dice in food processor)
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2-2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (I mince this in food processor too)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • In food processor, prepare the ingredients that need to be minced or diced mentioned above.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil & gently sauté garlic until golden brown.
  • Add diced eggplant & water - then cover & simmer under low heat until eggplant is VERY soft. Drain if watery when done then transfer to large bowl.
  • Combine eggplant, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs and cheese in large bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Form into balls (same size as you prefer your meatballs to be) and fry in olive oil in large pan or bake in over for 30-35 minute at 325º or until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 225.1, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.6

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