Healthy aubergine meatballs: vegetarian, baked or fried

Healthy aubergine meatballs: vegetarian option, easy to prepare in the oven or in the fryer. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

Healthy, no-fried aubergine meatballs (vegetarian), easy to prepare in the oven or in the fryer, with crunchy crust and soft filling

Recipe for 2 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:50 + time to prepare multiple portions

Intermission: 00:20

TOOLS

1 cutting board(s), 1 pan(es), 2 deep plate(s), 2 bowl(s), 1 grater, 1 baking tray(s) (optional) – 1 or more, if necessary, 1 spatula( s), 1 clamp

EQUIPMENT

conventional + processor + air fryer (optional)

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Eggplant meatloaf Ingredients:

– 1 unit of aubergine cut into slices and grilled, weighing approximately 400 g

– 1 small clove of garlic, grated

– 1 cup(s) of breadcrumbs ^THE

– 100 g coarsely grated cheese (or Gouda cheese)

– 3 tablespoons of finely grated parmesan

– 1 egg(s) (beat and divide in half, reserving half for the dough and half for the breading)

– salt to taste

– pepper to taste

Ingredients FOR THE BREADING:

– breadcrumbs to taste – as needed (+ half the egg(s) set aside)
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Ingredients FOR GREATING:

– olive oil to taste

PREPARATION:

1. The recipe for 2 portions yields 12 small meatballs of approximately 40 g each. Adjust the size of the meatballs to your preference.
2. Grill the aubergine slices as described (see preparation).
3. Set aside the other ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
4. Peel and grate the garlic.
5. Grate the gouda or cheese on the coarse side and the parmesan on the fine side.
6. Wash, dry and chop the parsley.
7. Beat the egg(s) and divide it between the dough and the breading. Place half of it in a deep bowl.
8. Set aside another shallow plate with the breadcrumbs for the breading.
9. If baking in the oven, grease the baking tray(s) with olive oil.

PREPARATION:

Eggplant – Grill (do this step during pre-preparation)

1. Wash the aubergines and cut them into slices of about 1.5 cm.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
3. Heat a non-stick pan and grill the aubergine slices until they are golden on both sides.
4. Set aside on a serving plate.
5. Continue pre-preparation (step 3).

Eggplant Meatball – Preparation of the Pasta:

1. Remove the skin from the aubergine slices.
2. Transfer the aubergines to a food processor and blend into a paste.
3. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl, add the aubergine paste and mix well.
4. Add the grated garlic, parmesan, chopped parsley and the separated beaten egg(s) (half the quantity indicated in the ingredients) and mix again so that the mixture is completely smooth.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the Gouda cheese or coarsely grated cheese and incorporate.
7. Preheat the oven to 200ºC or the air fryer to 180ºC.

Eggplant Meatball with Cheese – Shaping and Breading:

1. Divide the dough into 12 portions of approximately 40g each, forming 6 meatballs per portion or according to your preference.
2. Form the portions of dough into balls and flatten them slightly between your hands.
3. Dip the polpetones in the beaten egg set aside, draining off the excess, and dip them in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to solidify.

How to Cook Eggplant Meatballs:

Cook in the oven:

1. Arrange the polpetones on the greased baking tray(s), one next to the other, without stacking them, leaving a small distance between them.
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºC for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Turn halfway through cooking to ensure uniform crunchiness.

Cooking in the Airfryer:

1. Place the chickens in the Airfryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation. Depending on the capacity of your fryer, divide it into stages.
2. Place the basket in the drawer and insert it into the appliance preheated to 180ºC.
3. Cook for about 20 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway through cooking, the time depends on the power of the equipment.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Remove aubergine polpetones from the oven or fryer and serve immediately to maintain the crunchiness.
2. Serve with a fresh salad or dressing of your choice.

a) These ingredients may contain traces of products of animal origin. Some brands may contain products of animal origin or tested on animals. Therefore, we recommend that you read the labels of this ingredient(s) and others that may not be marked very carefully and opt for brands free of substances of origin or practices associated with animals. Make sure the products contain only milk and/or eggs and no other animal-derived substances.

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