Eggplant Meatballs

Name: Eggplant Meatballs
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup panko bread crumbs (I use whole wheat); 1/2 cup freshly chopped pasley; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; extra olive oil for frying

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko bread crumbs (I use whole wheat)
1/2 cup freshly chopped pasley
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
extra olive oil for frying

Directions

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["Heat a large sauce pan on a medium flame.", "Add the oil, give it a swirl, then add the garlic. Saute until golden.", "Add the diced eggplant and the water. Mix the eggplant and the garlic, then cover.", "Reduce the heat and let the eggplant steam until very soft and tender.", "In a large bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, cheese, and the soft eggplant. Mix the ingredients well, and then let sit for about 20 minutes.", "Using your hands, form the \"meatballs.\"" They can be as small as a golfball