MEATLESS MEATBALLS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss eggplant, mushrooms, and garlic with oil, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender, 30 to 35 min.; let cool.
• Transfer roasted vegetables to a food processor along with chickpeas, parsley, oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in panko.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll vegetable mixture into balls about 2 Tbsp each (you should get 22) and place on prepared sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp around the edges, 20 to 25 min. 
• Meanwhile, cook pasta per package directions. Gently toss meatless balls with marinara. Serve over spaghetti and sprinkle with parsley.

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When hot add the eggplant and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.
• Transfer to a bowl and add bread crumbs, beaten egg, Romano cheese, parsley, garlic and chopped basil into the eggplant. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
• Form the eggplant mixture into 24 balls about 1 1/8 oz each, rolling tightly and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until firm and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Heat the sauce in a large deep skillet to warm the sauce. Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish the meatballs with basil leaves and serve with ricotta cheese if desired.