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Tasty Fried Eggplant Balls

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: marathonmama

"A creative way to eat eggplant!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 ounce shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium-size pot, place one inch of water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and eggplant. Cover pot and cook 15 minutes, or until eggplant is tender. Drain well.
  2. Chop the cooked eggplant. In a large bowl, combine eggplant, onion, green pepper, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, cheese, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. Cool and chill 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Place flour in a bowl. Beat the remaining egg in a separate small bowl. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into the flour and coat completely. Then dip the eggplant balls into the beaten egg; finally, coat the balls with the remaining bread crumbs.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry eggplant balls until they are heated through.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by NANY510
VERY good, and sooo easy. Nany510 MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2004 by STARPOST
We just got done eating these for dinner & could not wait to get online & review... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by KRohr
These were easy and tasty, but should come with a warning! People won't stop requesting them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2006 by DC Girly Girl
These were okay. Changes: 1) Roasted the eggplant and a few cloves of garlic that I later... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by sharei
This recipe truely deseves ***** stars. It is simple enough for beginners and pro cooks. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by Arcticwoman
Wonderful! I had to add a bit more bread crumbs to make the texture stiffer, but I may not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by RIKK1
have to admit, these were very good. i love trying different recipes using eggplant, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by marathonmama
I thought these were yummy! I pureed the eggplant after it was cooked, skipped the green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by ROBINBRADY
Well, the dogs enjoyed them. I think the eggplant needs to drain longer. I ended up adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by CHEZSHELL
Excellent! The batter smelled great and they tasted just as great. I served them to my... MORE