Recipes tagged with « Eggplant »

Eggplant Meatball Spaghetti

Roasted eggplant mixed with chia seeds and breadcrumbs transformed into tender meatballs. Simmered in spiced tomato sauce with garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper flakes for depth. Served over al dente spaghetti. Vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, and eggless. Simple, no-fuss, built on sauté, roast, blend, and simmer techniques. Visual cues for roasting eggplant until golden edges and soft inside; sauce thickens and smells fragrant. Includes tips on substitutions like breadcrumbs alternatives and ways to rescue watery sauce. Time adjusted to suit typical kitchen flow.