EGGPLANT MEATBALLS

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Make and share this Eggplant Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki Kaye

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, large
2 lbs ground turkey, lean
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 lb muenster cheese, thickly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the diced, peeled eggplant in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the turkey, 1/2 cup parmesan, garlic, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, pepper, salt for the meatballs.
  • Drain the eggplant. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • Mash the eggplant, salt lightly, and sop up additional water with paper towel. Mix it into the turkey mixture.
  • Form into 18 meatballs. The meatballs will be large.
  • Heat oil in large frying pan, and brown the meatballs in batches. Turn heat down, cover, and cook the meatballs through.
  • Place the sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish.
  • Set the meatballs in the sauce. To with the grated cheese and finally with the thickly sliced cheese.
  • Bake in an oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve as is, or with noodles cooked in eggplant water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 951.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 51.9

SALY gaming CS F F
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I'm sorry, but these eggplant meatballs were just not good. They were dry, bland, and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Antor Baishnab
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These eggplant meatballs were a waste of time. They were dry and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Babar Abbasi
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I was disappointed with these eggplant meatballs. They were bland and the sauce was watery. I won't be making these again.


Alinaswe Mukuwa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my eggplant meatballs turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Lol Brahim542
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I loved these eggplant meatballs! They were so easy to make and turned out so yummy.


Henk Van Der Merwe
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These eggplant meatballs were delicious! They were so moist and flavorful.


Atiq Yousafzae Journalist
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I was really impressed with these eggplant meatballs. They were so easy to make and turned out so flavorful.


Crazy4 knowledge
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These eggplant meatballs were a nice change of pace from traditional meatballs. They were light and flavorful.


Iddrissu Musah
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I'm not a huge eggplant fan, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and moist.


Haris Butt
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These eggplant meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.


Md N…ôzim
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I loved these eggplant meatballs! They were so easy to make and turned out so yummy.


Benjamin Lee
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These eggplant meatballs were delicious! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Si Kabir
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I was really impressed with these eggplant meatballs. They were so easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were a hit with the whole family.


Vincent peterson
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These eggplant meatballs were a nice change of pace from traditional meatballs. They were light and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and they were a hit with the whole family.


md perweez alam
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I'm not a huge eggplant fan, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. They were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Willie Collado
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These eggplant meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. They were easy to make and turned out delicious. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were a hit with the whole family.


Nishit Shik
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The eggplant meatballs were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Awaiskhan Awaiskhan
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


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