Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls
Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls offer a tender, lightly garlicky bite with a cheesy richness and fresh parsley lift. The interior stays soft and moist while the outside sets just enough for dipping or tossing with marinara and pasta. Serve them as a meat-free appetizer at gatherings or as a comforting dinner centerpiece on busy weeknights.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the eggplant and water. Lower the heat to low, cover, and steam until the eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Transfer to a large bowl and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and eggs to the eggplant; mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until fully combined and the mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make the mixture workable. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- 7
Roll the chilled eggplant mixture into 18 balls; place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 298.79 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.83 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 36.97 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.42 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.3 mg High 28%
- Sodium 919.36 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 5.95 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.61 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 173.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.95 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 297.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 68.46 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 25.72 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Eggplant, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 298.79 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Eggplant, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 298.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls healthy?
- Parmesan Eggplant Meatless Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 298.79 calories and 7.83 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 919.36 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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