VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT MEATBALLS

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Vegetarian meatballs browned in the oven. Use with spaghetti, in bombers, and all by themselves!

Provided by Beaner

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 onion, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 eggplant, peeled and cubed
10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add eggplant, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to onion mixture; cook and stir, mashing occasionally with a wooden spoon, until eggplant is cooked through but still holds shape, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and cool mixture to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat (such as Silpat®).
  • Mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs into eggplant mixture; shape into 15 to 18 "meatballs". Arrange "meatballs" on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Lilly Williams
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Yum!


Anna buki
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Meh.


Autumn Cook
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Saqlain Kahloon
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The meatballs were a little bland. I would add more spices next time.


SANBI TABLETS
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Mohamed Hachemaoui
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs.


Sandy Riggleman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The meatballs were delicious and my family loved them.


faraz sahil
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I was looking for a healthy and tasty vegetarian meatball recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The meatballs were flavorful and filling, and they held together well.


Ab Ayesha
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Ifechukwu Hansen
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I've never been a big fan of eggplant, but these meatballs changed my mind. They were so delicious and satisfying, and I couldn't get enough of them.


Vincent Bianchi
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and everyone loved the unique combination of spices.