Eggplant Meatball Stack
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant -- cut into 6 sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup protein powder -- unflavored
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning -- dried blend
- 1 cup tomato based pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- shredded
Instructions
- 1
Make meatballs by: mixing pork, beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and italian seasonings. Mix well by hand and form into 18 balls.
- 2
Put balls into a large skillet over medium heat and cook, turning occasionally to brown on all sides, for 20 minutes.
- 3
Mix pasta sauce and water and pour over meatballs. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, mix protein powder with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- 5
Dredge eggplant in the mixture, then fry in hot oil until just tender -turn only once.
- 6
Drain on paper towels.
- 7
To serve: lay 1 eggplant slice down and top with 3 meatballs. cut in 1/2. Spoon a little sauce over it and sprinkle on some Parmesan cheese.
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