⏱ 50 min totalEggplant Marinara Balls
Per 1 serving · 435 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g19% of calories
- Carbs55g50% of calories
- Fat15g31% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Eggplant Marinara Balls (435 g) has 435 calories, with 20 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), dietary fiber (34% DV) and Vitamin E (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 68%, 29% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Dietary fiber34%
- Vitamin E37%
- Vitamin K48%
- Thiamine40%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Vitamin C10%
- Choline16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium68%
- Saturated fat29%
- Cholesterol24%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Olive oil
¼ eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp, chopped Basil
⅜ cup Breadcrumbs
¼ large Egg
³⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ tbsp Parsley
¾ cup Marinara sauce
⅛ cup Ricotta cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tsp of olive oil.
- 2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant and a couple of tablespoons of water. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse a few times.
- 3
Transfer the eggplant mixture to a bowl and mix in bread crumbs, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and chopped basil. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- 4
Form the mixture into about 24 balls, each approximately 1 1/8 oz, rolling tightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until firm and browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
In a large deep skillet, heat the pasta sauce until warm. Add the eggplant balls to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with basil leaves and serve with ricotta cheese.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (435 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 160 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 58 μg | 48% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 40% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 11 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) | 112 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 86 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 425 mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1,096 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 87 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 361 mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 26 μg | 47% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 878 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 43 μg | — |
| Fructose | 8 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 7 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 24,412 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 86 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 24 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 435 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 83minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 52minCycling (moderate)
- 36minRunning (6 mph)
- 61minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Eggplant Marinara Balls?
One serving of Eggplant Marinara Balls (1 serving) has 435 calories, which works out to 100 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Eggplant Marinara Balls high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Eggplant Marinara Balls keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Eggplant Marinara Balls?
1556 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Eggplant Marinara Balls?
18 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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