Delicious Eggplant "meats"
These are very, very tasty, and go well with rice, potatoes,
sweet potatoes, yams, you name it.They make a great side dish
or can be used as a morsel in abuffett table, like for a wedding,
or a large gathering of people or a church fellowship dinner.
They go wonderfully well with a savory spaghetti sauce.
1 eggplant, peeled, washed and cubed small.
In a bowl prepare a mixture of the following:
3 Tbsp. wheat germ
1/2 cup quick oats
1 Tbsp. onion powder
1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. sweet paprika powder
1/2 tbsp. Italian Seasoning
Salt to taste
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (you can make your own whole wheat bread crumbs by toasting bread and then pulverizing it in the blender or food processor)
at least 3 cups of whole wheat flour
1 tsp. olive oil
Mix all well.
Add eggplant and coat very well in the mixture. pressing down for form a dough.
Shape into croquettes or patties and bake at 300 degrees in the oven until golden
brown, flipping once to get both sides done.
Serve well coated with sauce.
Variation:
Glazed Eggplant "Meatballs"
This one looks very fancy and is suitable for a nice table for guests.
Serve with mounds of mashed potatoes, or baked yams or rice,
or add to a pasta dish!
Prepare the above recipe but roll into meatballs instead of patty shape.
While baking, baste them in the following sauce:
1/2 cup prepared homemade spaghetti sauce (your favorite)
1/2 cup pineapple jelly or 4 Tbsp. honey
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