Polpette della Nonna

Eggplant Patties

• 2 eggplant – peeled, diced, boiled in salted water until soft (drain out the water with colander)
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 cup grated parmigiano or grana padano
• 1 egg
• 5 fresh basil leaves chopped fine
• breadcrumbs

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Add all the ingredients in the order listed above

Add the breadcrumbs until you can form a ball

that sticks together on it’s own.

Pan or deep fry in vegetable oil until brown!

You may make these any size you like!

They are perfect for non-meatballs, non-meatloaf or a veggie burger!