Eggplant meatballs. Better than any eggplant recipes I get in a restaurant! There's a restaurant in my neighborhood that recently closed down and the eggplant meatballs are the one item on the menu I'll miss the most. Cook until eggplant begins to brown, stirring occasionally and adding water or vegetable broth as needed.

Remove the meatballs from the oven, sprinkle with a little extra parmesan and serve with the marinara sauce. I have to say our eggplant meatballs are somewhat simpler and healthier. You can make delicious meatballs without eggs, oil or breadcrumbs. You can cook Eggplant meatballs using 6 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Eggplant meatballs

1. You need 1 1/2 lbs of eggplant.
2. You need 1 1/2 cup of Italian bread crumbs.
3. It's 2 oz of parmesan grated.
4. You need 1 of egg beaten.
5. Prepare 2 of tblsp fresh basil diced.
6. You need 1 of tblsp fresh oregano diced.

Eggplant has such a spongy texture, you have to watch. Eggplant meatballs are hearty meatless meatballs that can be served as a main course, in a sandwich or as an appetizer. Whichever way you choose to serve this eggplant meatballs recipe. Mix everything but the breadcrumbs when eggplant is cool.

Eggplant meatballs step by step

1. Pre heat 425°. Cut your eggplant into 1 inch squares..
2. Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add eggplant. Add 1/4cup water and salt pepper to taste..
3. Saute till tender, 10 -12 minutes..
4. Add eggplant to a food processor. Pulse until chopped fine...
5. In a large bowl, add bread crumbs,cheese, egg, eggplant, basil, oregano.
6. Make your meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 10 minutes..
7. Add your meatballs into some sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over pasta enjoy..
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Then add breadcrumbs and mix until you get the consistency you want to form. Vegan, Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Gluten Free option. Try these hearty eggplant meatballs for a great vegetarian alternative! I love growing eggplant in my vegetable garden, and even though it can be a temperamental plant to grow, once it's established it. Eggplant meatballs are really easy to make without sacrificing taste or nutrition.