Eggplant, Tomato and Almond Pasta with Quinoa Meatballs

Eggplant is technically a fruit and belongs to the nightshade family, along with tomatoes and potatoes.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Eggplant, Tomato and Almond Pasta with Quinoa Meatballs

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Eggplant
• 300 gram Tomatoes
• 100 gram Almonds
• 200 gram Cooked Quinoa
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh Basil
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 400 gram Pasta

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the eggplant into slices, sprinkle with salt and let it rest for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Rinse and dry.
2. In a food processor, blend together the tomatoes and almonds until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Form quinoa mixture into meatballs and place on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
6. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the eggplant slices until golden brown. Add the tomato-almond sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Serve the cooked pasta with the eggplant sauce and quinoa meatballs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.