Recipes
Meatball & Eggplant Tomato Skillet
Uses: meatballs, eggplant, diced tomatoes, garlic, Spanish onion
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces prepared meatballs
- 1 cup diced eggplant
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced Spanish onion
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Oregano and black pepper
- Tiny amount of salt if needed
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the eggplant is browned and the onion softens.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, and black pepper. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to create a light sauce.
- Add the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the meatballs are hot and the eggplant is fully tender.
- Taste before adding any salt. Serve as a skillet meal or spoon over yellow rice if desired.
Good for: A cozy Mediterranean-leaning dinner with tender eggplant, tomato, garlic, and savory meatballs.
Optional: Top with a little shredded cheese and cover for 1 minute to melt.