EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) & OLIVE TRUFFLES (VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS
these arn't really much like meatballs except in looks. they are light and fluffy and best served immediately from the oven. the mixture can be made up to a day in advance.
Provided by kleigh83
Categories Broil/Grill
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 450*F.
- cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil.
- roast in the preheated oven for about 30 min, until golden and completely soft.
- let cool.
- peel off the skin (you can discard this) and chop the rest of the eggplant finely.
- reduce oven temp to 400*F.
- mix the eggplant, pine nuts, olives, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, egg, and 6tbs of the parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
- let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- grease a large cookie sheet.
- form the mixture into bite sized balls and put on cookie sheet.
- top each one with a pinch of the remaining parmesan cheese.
- bake for 15-20 min until golden and puffed up.
- serve hot.
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Maaz Afzal
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggplant, so I'm going to have to pass on these meatballs.
Qasim khan Qasim khan
[email protected]These meatballs look a bit complicated to make. I'm not sure if I have the time or patience to try them.
Elva Morales
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of eggplant and olives, but I'm willing to give these meatballs a try.
Son Goko
[email protected]These meatballs sound like a great way to sneak some vegetables into my kids' diet.
Naizjuney Talpur
[email protected]I'm excited to try these meatballs. They look delicious!
Sara Lembach
[email protected]These meatballs are a great source of protein and fiber.
Hanane Tihyati
[email protected]I love the idea of these meatballs, but I wasn't a fan of the truffle flavor. I think I'll try them again without the truffles next time.
claire chester
[email protected]I found these meatballs to be a bit too dry. I think next time I'll add some more olive oil or tomato sauce.
md ab wahab
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Usman Ahmed
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about these meatballs at first, but I'm glad I tried them. They're surprisingly delicious!
umbreon angel
[email protected]The combination of eggplant, olives, and truffles is genius. These meatballs are so flavorful and satisfying.
Lol Brahim542
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Eiman Grimida
[email protected]These vegetarian meatballs were a hit at our last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.