Description
Learn how to make delicious Mediterranean-style eggplant meatballs with this easy recipe perfect for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh.
- Chop the eggplant flesh and sauté with garlic until soft.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed eggplant, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add spices like cumin or paprika.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg