5 from 6 votes
Aubergine Meatballs
These aubergine meatballs are packed with Italian flavours! Ready in just 30 min, they make an easy meal for the whole family.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
530 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian, Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the roasted aubergine:
- 2 aubergine large
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- black pepper sea salt
- salt sea salt
For the meatballs:
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- lemon zest of 1
- 100 g parmigiano reggiano finely grated
- 200 g breadcrumbs Panko or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 egg white, large, free-range
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g tomato marinara sauce to serve (optional, fresh, or Italian tomato sauce
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530
% 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.