Eggplant Meatballs with Spicy Cayenne Marinara Sauce – fourfathersfoodco

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup cooked white beans, such as cannellini or navy (rinsed, if canned), smashed with a fork
• 1 large clove garlic, very finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves or flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup whole-wheat panko-style breadcrumbs
• Olive oil mister or non-stick pan spray
• 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/4 cup Four Fathers Cayenne Hot Sauce (add to marinara sauce)