Aubergine Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
530 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian, Vegetarian
Aubergine Meatballs
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These aubergine meatballs are packed with Italian flavours! Ready in just 30 min, they make an easy meal for the whole family.
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Ingredients
For the roasted aubergine:
- 2 large aubergines
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper
For the meatballs:
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 100 g parmigiano reggiano finely grated
- 200 g breadcrumbs Panko or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large free-range egg whites
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g fresh tomato marinara sauce or Italian tomato sauce to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F/ 180°C and arrange a baking rack in the middle shelf.
- Cut the aubergines into small cubes and arrange evenly on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
- Remove the aubergine from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- in a large bowl, place the roasted aubergine, pine nuts, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg white, basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix all ingredients until fully combined, if the mixture is too wet add a little more breadcrumbs until reaching a dense consistency.
- Roll into 10-12 meatballs, about 1-inch diameter, then roll each ball into extra breadcrumbs to seal them evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Cook the meatballs for 2 minutes, then using a spoon, flip and cook on the side for an extra 2-3 minutes.
- When the meatballs are nicely crispy and golden-brown, remove from the pan and arrange on a serving plate covered with kitchen paper, to absorb excess oil.
- Serve on their own, with fresh marinara sauce or Italian tomato sauce.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
530kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
947mg
(39%)
Potassium
984mg
(28%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
786IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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