Eggplant Meatballs - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 small eggplants, chopped into 1 inch cubes
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 tbs. capers, drained and finely minced
• 2-3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 tbs. fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 4-5 basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 medium plum tomato, finely diced
• 2 cups oil of choice (canola or safflower works best)
• sea salt and pepper to taste