Aunt Mary's Eggplant Balls

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in eggplant and water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and steam until eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add parsley, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and eggs to eggplant; mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

4 . Stage

Roll chilled eggplant mixture into 18 balls; place onto the prepared baking sheet.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.