Aubergine Meatballs

Here are the ingredients you'll need

• 2 medium aubergines
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs
• Pink salt
• Ground cumin
• Ground black pepper
• Flour
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Healthy tomato sauce

Method

1. 1Cut the aubergines in half, score the flesh lightly, season with salt, and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
2. 2Microwave on high power for about 12-14 min until tender.
3. 3Scoop out the aubergine flesh, chop it finely, and place it in a bowl.
4. 4Add the minced garlic, black pepper, cumin, and egg, and mix well.
5. 5Add breadcrumbs gradually until you get a thicker mixture that's easy to shape.
6. 6Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 10-15 min.
7. 7Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a frying pan and start shaping the balls, rolling them in flour and frying until golden.
8. 8Once fried, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. 9Place all the meatballs into a pan with our tomato sauce, cover with a lid, and let them simmer for 5 min.
10. 10All done! Our AUBERGINE MEATBALLS are ready