Juicy Eggplant Meatballs: a light and tasty second course!

By Cookist Wow · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Wash the eggplants, cut them into cubes, and steam them for 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
2. Add salt, parmesan, bread, egg, basil and breadcrumbs to the cooled eggplant. Mix until smooth and well bound.
3. Shape into walnut-sized meatballs using oiled hands. Put a piece of cheese in the centre of each and coat lightly in breadcrumbs.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan, add the tomato sauce, salt and basil, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Carefully add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes. Turn them gently with two spoons and cook 5 more minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.

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