Italian Eggplant Balls (Use Just Like Meatballs) Fry or Bake
I've made these for a long time. These Italian eggplant balls are a great substitute for meatballs. Use them just like meatballs, in sauces, in recipes, as a side dish, etc. They can be a vegetarian substitution for many dishes. I like these best fried because I like them crispy. You could bake them instead. They go great "parmesan style" too, in a casserole dish, topped with sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese then baked...
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 -8
- 1
- 1tablespoon water
- 1 1⁄2 - 2cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2
- 2
- 1⁄2cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄3cup grated cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- In food processor, prepare the ingredients that need to be minced or diced mentioned above.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil & gently sauté garlic until golden brown.
- Add diced eggplant & water – then cover & simmer under low heat until eggplant is VERY soft. Drain if watery when done then transfer to large bowl.
- Combine eggplant, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs and cheese in large bowl. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Form into balls (same size as you prefer your meatballs to be) and fry in olive oil in large pan or bake in over for 30-35 minute at 325º or until brown.
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