ITALIAN EGGPLANT PATTIES (POLPETTTI DE MELANZANE)
Very good meat alternative! Great as an appetizer, sandwich, or main meal topped off with good chunky tomato sauce. Comes from my mother Adelia who has been making these forever. Try these, you will love them!
Provided by ChefRed
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the diced eggplant and (must leave skin on or will not come out right) in a small deep bowl. Season with salt and compress with heavy object. Let it stand for approximately 1 hour. Squeeze out excess juice and set aside.
- In a small frying pan, begin to heat 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cracked garlic cloves, hot pepper, eggplant for approximately 3 minutes until garlic brown and crisp. Discard the garlic.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, add grated cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and parsley. Add the eggplant, , 2 garlic finely chopped cloves, and bread crumbs, and mix thoroughly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet. Wet your hands and begin to scoop 1/2 cup of mix to make patties. Start to fry when oil is very hot. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and place on tray lined with paper towels to cool and absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.1, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 935.8, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 7.1
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Yonas Worku
[email protected]These patties are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat patties.
Ella Borcoskie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook eggplant. These patties are a great addition to my repertoire.
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[email protected]These patties are a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious, they won't even notice they're eating eggplant.
Monica Biggs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved these patties. They were so flavorful and juicy.
Carlos Blanco
[email protected]These patties are so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.
alam fakher034
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of these patties. They're perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
Savitar Games10HR
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover bread crumbs. I always have a bag of bread crumbs in my freezer and these patties are a great way to use them up.
Tanjila Islam
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting meatless recipes. These patties are a great addition to my repertoire.
Tracy Mbabazi
[email protected]These patties are a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. They're so tasty, they won't even realize they're eating eggplant.
Mateeen Rashid
[email protected]I had a hard time finding eggplant at my local grocery store, but it was worth the effort. These patties were delicious!
That Bonnie girl
[email protected]These patties were a little too oily for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
bulbul islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but these patties were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Milyas Milyas
[email protected]These patties are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and delicious.
Ak Ahmad Khan
[email protected]I made these patties for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Mackline Misati
[email protected]These patties are so versatile. You can serve them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.
Quandale
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.
Sylvester Nana Brown
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover eggplant. They're also a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meat patties.
Ashar Raza
[email protected]I've made these patties several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Jabriel Whitney
[email protected]These eggplant patties were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of the eggplant, Parmesan cheese, and basil.