5 from 3 votes
Eggplant Meatballs
Hearty and flavorful, these Eggplant Meatballs are a winner for meatless Mondays!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
322 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant approximately 1½ pounds total, large
- 1 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley minced, fresh, Italian
- 2 tablespoons basil minced, fresh
- 1/2 cup milk cow or plant-based
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 16 oz pasta sauce jarred
- 1.5 cups fresh mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender.
- In a blender, combine roasted eggplant, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, milk, Parmesan, and eggs. Pulse until well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
- Warm the pasta sauce in a pan, add the baked meatballs, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve topped with shredded mozzarella.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1313mg
(55%)
Potassium
569mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
844IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 844IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.