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Name: Quick, lazy one-pot Melanzana with meatballs
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 eggplants, sliced; 400 g ground chicken; 1 can diced tomatoes or fresh tomato sauce; 800 g mushrooms, sliced; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 small bunch of basil, roughly chopped; Pepper and salt, to taste; 2 balls of mozzarella, sliced; 150 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Store leftovers for a maximum of 2 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Quick, lazy one-pot Melanzana with meatballs

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40min

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Easy

Try this quick one-pot melanzana with chicken meatballs and mushrooms: a flavorful casserole with plenty of vegetables

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

2 tbsp olive oil
4 eggplants, sliced
400 g ground chicken
1 can diced tomatoes or fresh tomato sauce
800 g mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 small bunch of basil, roughly chopped
Pepper and salt, to taste
2 balls of mozzarella, sliced
150 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Preparing the eggplant: Cut the eggplants in half and then into slices. Sprinkle them with a little salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out the moisture. Then pat dry with paper towels.

Rolling the meatballs: Mix the ground chicken with pepper, salt, and possibly some garlic powder. Roll balls the size of a small golf ball.

Frying the eggplant and mushrooms: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or baking dish that can be used on the stove and in the oven. Fry the eggplants in batches until golden brown. Add the mushrooms and fry briefly. Add the basil and stir well.

Assembling the dish: Turn off the heat and arrange the meatballs in the pan. Pour the can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce over it. Distribute the slices of mozzarella over the dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Baking: Place the pot or baking dish in a preheated oven at 195°C and bake for 25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is nicely melted.

Tips

Vary by replacing the mushrooms with zucchini or fennel for a fresh twist. Choose vegetarian balls or replace them with extra vegetables such as bell pepper or sweet potato. Serve the dish with crispy bread or a simple green salad for a delicious meal.