Eggplant Meatballs Recipe

Name: Eggplant Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place the diced, peeled eggplant in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.
3
Meanwhile, mix together the turkey, 1/2 cup parmesan, garlic, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, pepper, salt for the meatballs.
4
Drain the eggplant. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
5
Mash the eggplant, salt lightly, and sop up additional water with paper towel. Mix it into the turkey mixture.
6
Form into 18 meatballs. The meatballs will be large.
7
Heat oil in large frying pan, and brown the meatballs in batches. Turn heat down, cover, and cook the meatballs through.
8
Place the sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish.
9
Set the meatballs in the sauce. To with the grated cheese and finally with the thickly sliced cheese.
10
Bake in an oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
11
Serve as is, or with noodles cooked in eggplant water.

1065

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 eggplant, large, 2 lbs ground turkey, lean, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Meatballs

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