EGGPLANT MEATBALLS WITH MARINARA SAUCE
"Who says meatballs have to have meat? After roasting, eggplant takes on a meaty flavor."
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the eggplant on top. Use a fork to prick the eggplant 4 times, then place the eggplant in the oven and roast it until it has completely collapsed and a paring knife easily slips into the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool the eggplant 20 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh (discard the skin). Place the roasted eggplant in a medium bowl and stir in the egg and beans. Add the garlic, basil, parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine, then mix in the breadcrumbs.
- Again, line the rimmed baking sheet with a clean sheet of foil and lightly mist it with spray. Shape the eggplant mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball (2 tablespoons per ball; you should get about 16). Place them on the prepared baking sheet and lightly mist the top of the balls with spray. Bake the eggplant balls until they are golden brown and firm, about 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan. Remove the meatballs from the oven, sprinkle with a little extra parmesan and serve with the marinara sauce.
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Chathu Chanu
[email protected]I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Ashik Molla
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Gyamaa Irene
[email protected]These meatballs are a bit too spicy for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Dusty Mctee
[email protected]I made these meatballs with a gluten-free breadcrumb mixture and they turned out great. They're a great option for people with gluten sensitivities.
Mohamed Thabet
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a cup or two of leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Anthony West
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. These meatballs are a great option for a meatless meal.
Khawaja Aadil
[email protected]These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so flavorful and juicy, you'll forget all about the time you spent making them.
Nifae Fereti
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!
ShadowFish21 438
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious, they won't even know they're eating eggplant.
Rafiakareem Rafiakareem
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
Bentley Torres
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The eggplant flavor was very subtle, and the meatballs were very moist and flavorful.
Salman Bloch
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were delicious.
Hunyone Dem
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them without complaint. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
NIMRA Ali
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Md Syiam
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have a few eggplants in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use them up.
Jami Southard
[email protected]I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs, and they turned out great. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the mixture for extra flavor.
Andrew Barros
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit too soft for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Omar Bouabid
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these meatballs were to make. I was expecting them to be more time-consuming, but they came together quickly and easily.
Emihle Sigijimi
[email protected]These eggplant meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the marinara sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.