Eggplant polpette

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Eggplant Polpette KCSM (TV)
    1-1/2 C.  toasted walnuts, (chopped in food processor)
    1  eggplant, trimmed, sliced and diced
    1  onion, diced
    1 t.  salt
    1T.  olive oil
    3 cloves  garlic, diced
    Pinch  red pepper flakes, (optional)
    1/2 C.  pecorino cheese
    1/2 C.  Parmigiana Reggiano cheese
    1 C.  fine bread crumbs
    2  eggs
    1 T.  dry parsley, (or fresh)
zest from one lemon
    1/2 C.  fresh basil, finely chopped

Saute onion in olive oil until nicely browned;
Add to browned onion, continue to saute to a desired texture: garlic, eggplant, salt;
then let mixture cool a bit.
Add to onion & eggplant mixture: walnuts, lemon zest, basil, bread crumbs, cheeses, and eggs.
Stir together until well mixed.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with PAM; oil hands & form veggie balls a little larger than a golf ball; spray ball with PAM; bake for 20-25 minutes until browned (depending on your oven).

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