Eggplant Balls

These can be covered with marinara sauce and sprinkled with grated mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, or served as a meatball.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large Eggplant, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp water
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup fresh Parsley, chopped
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated cheese

Method

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and gently saute garlic until golden brown. Add diced eggplant, and the water and cover. Reduce heat and gently steam until eggplant is very soft.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine eggplant, bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, and cheese. Mix well and let stand 20 min.
  3. Form into balls and fry on all sides in olive oil or place eggplant balls on a greased pan, and bake in oven for 30 min. at 325 deg.

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