The Ultimate Eggplant Ball Recipe – Aunt Mary’s Secret!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
18 balls

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 4cupscubed eggplant, with peel

  • 1tablespoonwater

  • 1cupchopped fresh parsley

  • ¾cupdry bread crumbs, or more as needed

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 2largeeggs, beaten

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in eggplant and water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and steam until eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and eggs to eggplant; mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  4. Roll chilled eggplant mixture into 18 balls; place onto the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
16%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
257mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
8g
15%
Vitamin C
15mg
16%
Calcium
149mg
11%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
185mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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