These Keto Eggplant Meatballs are as healthy as delicious! The recipe uses only keto-approved ingredients and even happens to fit vegetarian and vegan diets. I love to use eggplant as a meat alternative because it can perfectly mimic the same savory texture that meat provides. Eggplant is also very filling, packed with fiber and nutrients.
Besides, this dish uses simple ingredients and can be made in only a few easy steps. These meatless “meatballs” are flavored with garlic, oregano, and thyme. The combination of these herbs not only flavors the “meatballs” but also provides a more meaty taste. You can serve these crazy good balls as a meatless main course or as a healthy appetizer. I like to serve mine with a simple marinara sauce piled on top of zoodles. Comfort food has never been so healthy! Enjoy!
To make the Keto Eggplant Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped cloves garlic, and 2 chopped eggplants. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 5-8 minutes.
Add 5 sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked.
Process the eggplant mixture in a food processor.
Add ½ cup almond flour and 1 ounce sesame seeds or hemp hearts if using. Pulse a few times until combined. The mixture might be a bit sticky but should come together well.
Using damp hands, gently roll walnut-sized balls and place on the prepared baking tray. Alternatively, use a cookie scoop to form meatballs.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until firm.
Serve the meatballs by themselves or with a marinara sauce and enjoy!
Serve these delicious Keto Eggplant Meatballs with a simple marinara sauce for a perfect finishing touch. Made it? Please come back to let us know how they came out in the comments below.
I made these Keto Eggplant Meatballs for a family gathering and they were a hit! Even my meat-loving uncle couldn't believe they were plant-based. They were so easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Definitely saving this recipe!
Simplicidad absoluta. Hice estas albóndigas de berenjena con mis hijos y todos disfrutaron prepararlas. La textura es tan agradable y el sabor es excepcional. Usé salsa marinara y zoodles, ¡delicioso! Definitivamente lo haremos otra vez.
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These eggplant meatballs were a hit at our family dinner! The kids loved them, and I felt good serving something so healthy. Thank you!
These Keto Eggplant Meatballs are fantastic. I made them for a family gathering, and everyone loved them. They are simple, yet so tasty and satisfying. Will make again.
OMG, these eggplant meatballs are bomb! Super easy to make, and my friends loved em at the party. Major hit! 🥳👌
These Keto Eggplant Meatballs are really great. I made them for dinner last week when my wife was trying to eat more healthy. She loved them too. The eggplant has a nice texture, and the flavors from the herbs are wonderful. We served them with zoodles, and it was a nice twist to our usual meals.
I totally bossed these Keto Eggplant Meatballs for my fam last night. Everyone was raving, even my picky kiddo. Eggplant’s like magic, ya know? So filling and delish! I paired ‘em with zoodles and marinara, and it was a hit. Proud mama moment for sure.
Superb! My kids loved these Keto Eggplant Meatballs. I made them for dinner and they were a hit. I added some marinara sauce and served them with zoodles. It's a healthy twist on meatballs that we will be making again for sure.
I really enjoyed making these Keto Eggplant Meatballs last weekend. They were super easy to prepare, and my kids loved them too. I served them with zoodles and marinara, a great way to get everyone to eat their veggies. Thankful for this recipe.
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Delicious! These eggplant meatballs remind me of family dinners. My kids loved them and didn't even notice they were eating veggies!
These eggplant meatballs were a great surprise. I served them at a dinner with friends, and everyone loved the flavors. Very simple to make too.
Superb!
Superb! I made these for my family, and everyone loved them. We usually eat meat, but these eggplant meatballs were a hit. So tasty and healthy, I’ll deffinitely be making them again soon.
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