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Italian Eggplant Patties (Polpettti De Melanzane) Recipe

Italian Eggplant Patties (Polpettti De Melanzane) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 baby eggplants, skin-on and diced
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cracked garlic cloves, plus
2 finely chopped cloves
1 tsp dried hot red chili pepper, diced
2 eggs
3 tbsp pecorino romano cheese
1 1/4 cups italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

Place the diced eggplant and (must leave skin on or will not come out right) in a small deep bowl. Season with salt and compress with heavy object. Let it stand for approximately 1 hour. Squeeze out excess juice and set aside.
In a small frying pan, begin to heat 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cracked garlic cloves, hot pepper, eggplant for approximately 3 minutes until garlic brown and crisp. Discard the garlic.
In a bowl, beat eggs, add grated cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and parsley. Add the eggplant, , 2 garlic finely chopped cloves, and bread crumbs, and mix thoroughly.
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan or skillet. Wet your hands and begin to scoop 1/2 cup of mix to make patties. Start to fry when oil is very hot. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and place on tray lined with paper towels to cool and absorb excess oil. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	600.77 Kcal (2515 kJ)
Calories from fat	521.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.89g	89%
Cholesterol	42.8mg	14%
Sodium	723.14mg	30%
Potassium	546.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	20.8g	7%
Sugars	9.92g	40%
Dietary Fiber	7.27g	29%
Protein	5.27g	11%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.09 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.97g	89%
Cholesterol	12.54mg	14%
Sodium	211.96mg	30%
Potassium	160.07mg	12%
Total Carbs	6.1g	7%
Sugars	2.91g	40%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	29%
Protein	1.55g	11%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	16.6mg	6%

* 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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