Eggplant Meatless Meatballs

Eggplant Meatless Meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce has been my go to recipe the last couple of weeks. These eggplant meatballs are packed with flavor and can be served with pasta or white or brown rice. The best part is you can prep the eggplant meatballs during the weekend and store them in the freeze to use up during the work week!

I am not a meat eater and my diet is made up of 90% plant based. I am a big advocate in eating wholesome foods and that food is truly medicine. I am always trying to find creative ways to utilize veggies and these eggplant meatless meatballs is a perfect example that eating plant-based does not mean you have to compromise flavor and taste. Below you will find the recipe on how to make these eggplant meatless meatballs! Enjoy!

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Eggplant Meatless Meatballs

Prep Time

20

Cook Time

45

Servings

Ingredients

Spicy Tomato Sauce

• 3 cups Diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoonn cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water (or pasta water)
• 1 diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Eggplant Meatless Meatballs

• 1 large Eggplant
• 1/2 cup Chopped white mushrooms
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Bomba Calabrese ( or harissa)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Mixed Dried Herbs
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Prep Time 20 Cook Time 45 Servings Ingredients Spicy Tomato Sauce 3 cups Diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 3 minced garlic 1/2 teaspoonn cayenne pepper 1/2 cup water (or pasta water) 1 diced yellow onion 1 tablespoon tomato paste Eggplant Meatless Meatballs 1 large Eggplant 1/2 cup Chopped white mushrooms 1 small yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon Bomba Calabrese ( or harissa) 1 teaspoon salt 4 minced garlic 1 teaspoon Mixed Dried Herbs 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

Spicy Tomato Sauce

1. In a medium sauce pan with olive oil, add onions and garlic and sweat for couple of minutes.
2. Then add the tomatoes and spices and mix for couple of minutes on medium heat.
3. Then add the water and tomato paste and mix for a bit.
4. Then, lower the heat and cover the pan and let the sauce simmer for 15 until it thickens and the flavor has developed.
5. Once the sauce is ready, set aside until the eggplant meatballs are ready.

Eggplant Meatless Meatballs

1. In a large pan on medium heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic and stir for a couple of minutes until it caramelizes.
2. Then, add the eggplant, mushrooms and all the spices. Stir on medium heat every couple of minutes until veggies are fully cooked.
3. In a food processor, add couple of toasted breads and pulse until the mixture is fine.
4. Add the cooked eggplant mixture into the food processor with the bread crumbs and pulse until mixture is incorporated.
5. With a spoon or small ice cream scooper, take a little bit of the mixture and form a ball using your hands.
6. In a large lightly oiled pan on medium to high heat, add the eggplant meatless meatballs and lightly fry them until golden brown.
7. When all the eggplant meatless meatballs get crispy on the outside, pour the tomato sauce into the pan and on low to medium heat let the sauce cook for 15 minutes with eggplant balls.
8. Sprinkle chopped parsley and serve the eggplant meatballs with pasta , rice or flatbread. Enjoy!