Feta and aubergine meatballs
Ingredients
- 400g aubergines, finely chopped
- 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 500g beef mince
- 80ml fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 80ml fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon rind, finely grated
- 200g feta, crumbled
- sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
- ready-made tzatziki, optional
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2
Place the aubergines and oil on a baking tray and toss together. Roast until golden, for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
3
Place the aubergines, beef, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon rind, feta, salt and pepper in a bowl, and stir until well combined.
4
Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Place the extra oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown for 3 – 4 minutes. Place on a baking tray and cook through, about 5 – 6 minutes. Serve with tzatziki, if desired.
