Eggplant Meatballs
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Eggplant Meatballs
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Hearty eggplant is one of the best vegetable substitutes to make these luscious, vegetarian eggplant meatballs.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled eggplant (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 tbsp chopped basil (plus leaves for garnish)
- 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce (such as Delallo or homemade)
- part skim ricotta cheese (for serving (optional))
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When hot add the eggplant and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.
- Transfer to a bowl and add bread crumbs, beaten egg, Romano cheese, parsley, garlic and chopped basil into the eggplant. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
- Form the eggplant mixture into 24 balls about 1 1/8 oz each, rolling tightly and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until firm and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat the sauce in a large deep skillet to warm the sauce. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish the meatballs with basil leaves and serve with ricotta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs and sauce
Calories
222.5kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
10.5g
(21%)
Fat
7.5g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
1066mg
(44%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs and sauce | |
| Calories | 222.5kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 21% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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