San Francisco Gate Polpette Di Melanzane (fried Eggplant Balls) Recipe

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for San Francisco Gate Polpette Di Melanzane (fried Eggplant Balls) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 15g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

San Francisco Gate Polpette Di Melanzane (fried Eggplant Balls) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18 servings   ( 162 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 317
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 377mg
Total Carbohydrates: 19g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 71mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 344mg Vitamin A: 31mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds eggplant (about 3-4, preferably Calliope or Italian), peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/3 cup currants, soaked in warm water
  • 1 baguette for fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 cups)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese + more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour for dusting
  • -- Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 2 cups Sugo di Pomodoro (see recipe in article link), or any cooked fresh tomato sauce
  • -- Extra virgin olive oil
  • -- Parsley to garnish

Instructions

Visit San Francisco Gate's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)