Easy meatballs with zucchini and eggplant recipe for a comforting one-pot meal

Juicy beef meatballs seasoned with herbs and warm spices cook alongside zucchini, onion and fried eggplant in an easy family-friendly dish

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Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
  • 500 grams (about 1.1 pounds) ground beef
  • A small handful of parsley, chopped
  • A small handful of cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Ras el hanout spice blend
  • A pinch of cinnamon
For the vegetables:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 eggplant, sliced and fried
Meatballs with zucchini and eggplantMeatballs with zucchini and eggplant
Meatballs with zucchini and eggplant
(Photo: Noam Preisman)
Preparations:
  1. Combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
  2. Heat a little oil in a wide pot or skillet and fry the onion until softened. Add the zucchini and stir.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into balls and arrange them in the pot with the vegetables.
  4. Add 1 cup (240 ml) water and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Once the meatballs are ready, tear the fried eggplant slices into pieces and arrange them over the top before serving.
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