Eggplant Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 large eggplants, peeled and cut into quarters lengthwise
2 oz of stale italian bread
2 eggs
3 tbsp pecorino-romano cheese, freshly grated
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 bunch italian parsley, chopped to yield 1/4 cup
1/2 cup bread , crumbs
3 oz of caciocavallo cheese (stringy italian semi-soft cheese)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Directions:

Wash, peel, and cube eggplant.
In a large pot, bring water to a full boil, add salt and the eggplant cubes.
Cook for about 4 minutes at full boil.
Drain the eggplant using a fine mesh colander.
Discard the liquid and let cool.
Place all the eggplant pulp in a cheese-cloth and remove as much excess water as possible.
Place in a large bowl.
Add grated stale Italian bread, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons Pecorino-Romano cheese, garlic and parsley.
Mix everything together with a wooden spoon at first.
Form eggplant mixture into little balls about the size of a golf ball.
Poke hole in center.
Fill with a cube of Caciocavallo cheese.
Press mixture over the filling.
Roll the ball lightly in the bread crumbs.
Place into hot oil and fry until brown on all sides and eggplant is cooked all the way through.
Place on paper towels to drain.
Serve with (spicy) tomato sauce on the side for dipping.
That's it!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	726.29 Kcal (3041 kJ)
Calories from fat	571.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.45g	98%
Cholesterol	84.84mg	28%
Sodium	751.99mg	31%
Potassium	689.59mg	15%
Total Carbs	33.74g	11%
Sugars	13.61g	54%
Dietary Fiber	10.15g	41%
Protein	9.5g	19%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	287.5mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.17 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.96g	98%
Cholesterol	22.68mg	28%
Sodium	201.04mg	31%
Potassium	184.36mg	15%
Total Carbs	9.02g	11%
Sugars	3.64g	54%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	41%
Protein	2.54g	19%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	76.9mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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