EGGPLANT MEATBALLS
Yes, I made eggplant meatballs. If you know me, you know I love eggplant! I also love meatballs. Hence, I decided to make two of my favorites together, and it is delicious. I used ground turkey and almond meal, but I am giving you alternative suggestions below. This is a great paleo recipe and very addictive. I like using an ice cream scoop so they are all the same size! Perfect for entertaining. Yummy!
Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Grease foil with olive oil.
- Arrange eggplant halves cut-sides-down onto the prepared baking sheet. Pierce skin of eggplant several times with a fork.
- Roast eggplant in preheated oven until soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
- Scoop the flesh from the eggplant halves onto a cutting board; chop into small chunks and put into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix ground turkey, carrot, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper with the eggplant chunks until ingredients are somewhat evenly mixed together. Gently mix almond flour into the eggplant mixture; scoop with an ice cream scoop onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake meatballs in oven for 15 minutes, flip the meatballs, and bake until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.
- While the meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in saucepan over medium-low heat until hot; add baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 767.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
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Elyas Birhan
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Sjej2 Hsjje
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a healthy and delicious eggplant meatball recipe for a long time.
abdul qadir
[email protected]I served these meatballs with a side of spaghetti and marinara sauce. It was a delicious and easy meal.
Rosham Poudel
[email protected]I made these meatballs in my air fryer and they turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
Angela Lauria
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggplant, so I substituted zucchini. The meatballs were still delicious!
Meet Bhatti
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Sheedskin Korezes
[email protected]I had trouble getting the meatballs to hold together. I think I might have overcooked the eggplant.
zhiman Hekim
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Chris Mondy
[email protected]I found that the meatballs were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Ladla Butt
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these meatballs. The eggplant adds a nice sweetness and the spices give them a little kick.
Dipesh Dc
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meatballs. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Eyasu Natan
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and even my picky husband went back for seconds.
Mahi Shah
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. They were flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious.
otti victor
[email protected]I was skeptical about eggplant meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious and easy to make.
Mahafuzur Rahman Prince
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.