Vegetable Delicious

Eggplant Balls

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

• 3 large eggplants

• olive oil

• 1 brown onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

• 1 red chilli, finely diced

• 1 – 1 ½ cups fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp. dried oregano or thyme

• ½ tbsp. plain flour

• ¼ cup grated fresh vegetarian parmesan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Method:

 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Peel and slice the eggplant into 1cm thick disks; evenly space the sliced eggplant on lightly oiled oven trays. Sprinkle with a little salt and lightly drizzle with olive oil.

3. Bake the eggplants in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden and soft; remove from the oven and cool slightly.

4. In a food processor chop the cooked eggplant finely.

5. In a large bowl mix the finely diced onion, garlic, chilli, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, oregano or thyme; combine well.

6. Add the flour, cheese and eggplant mixture; season with salt and pepper.

7. Mix thoroughly with your hands and check the consistency. If the mixture is not coming together easily add the remainder breadcrumbs.

8. Form mixture into small balls and set aside.

9. Place the balls on non-stick oven trays and bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes, until golden.

10. Serve with a capsicum sauce topped with rocket leaves, along with a simple Greek salad and tomato bruchetta.