Eggplant “Meat"balls
by Crystal Hatch • featured in Meatless Meatballs 4 Ways
Inspired by theresacookinmykitchen.com
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 water, or cooking oil
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1-in (2-cm) cubes
- 1 water, or vegetable broth, as needed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (115 g) -
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g) -
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped -
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped -
1 teaspoon dried oregano -
½ teaspoon salt -
½ teaspoon pepper - 1 egg
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Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil or water and eggplant. Cook until eggplant begins to brown, stirring occasionally and adding water or vegetable broth as needed. Transfer to a blender or food processor.
- To the same skillet, add more oil or water and the onion and celery. Cook until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Transfer to the food processor with the eggplant.
- Pulse the food processor until the eggplant mixture is mostly combined, but still chunky. Transfer to a large bowl.
- To the bowl, add the breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and combinel. Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Use your hands to form 1-inch (2-cm) balls from the eggplant mixture. Place in rows on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden, flipping halfway.
- Enjoy!
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Tips
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Sophia Evripiotis
I doubled the recipe and used panko bread crumbs instead and they turned out amazing. I also used my own mix of spices.
2018-08-18T18:16:09Z Helpful (6) -
Laura Haugland
I can’t wait to make these again!mthey were wonderful. I used follow your heart dairy free vegan Parmesan cheese and flaxseed egg along with an extra quarter cup of Panko breadcrumbs. I also used dried parsley but only half the amount recommended in the recipe. I can’t wait to make these for my whole family.
2018-10-18T02:28:08Z Helpful (4) -
laurielou91
Taste like stuffing ! I liked it tho
2018-10-17T04:44:33Z Helpful (3)
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