Eggplant Meatballs in Marinara

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 Eggplant {1 lb}, large purple
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 1 28 ounce can Marinara sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 cups Vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 3 cups Italian breadcrumbs, gluten free

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 large purple eggplant {1 lb}
• 2 large eggs, whisked
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cups of gluten free Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable oil {for frying}
• 1-28 ounce can of marinara sauce

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°.
• Prick eggplant with fork and place on small baking sheet and bake for one hour.
• Remove from oven, let cool, cut eggplant in half lengthwise and using a spoon scoop out inside flesh, and mash. Discard skin.
• Meanwhile add marinara to a pan and heat over low heat until simmering.
• In a large bowl add eggs, whisk. Add garlic, salt, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs, and mashed eggplant.
• Using your hands press mixture together into 2”-2½” size balls. Packing the mixture tightly together.
• Place vegetable oil in a medium frying pan and heat to 375°, over medium high heat.
• Place flour in a medium bowl and roll each ball in flour coating evenly. When oil is ready drop meatball carefully into oil. It should sizzle immediately.
• Working in batches add meatballs until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a spoon flip and cook other side an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown. They will brown up quickly. Transfer meatballs to simmering marinara sauce.
• Continue until all meatballs are added to marinara sauce and toss to coat, cooking until heated through completely about 10 minutes.
• Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese and basil.