Eggplant and Shiitake “Meatballs” | Giorgio Fresh Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounce shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, stems removed and diced
• ¾ cup quinoa
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chopped basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• Vegetable oil, for frying