Greek Tomato Fritters - Tomatokeftedes
User Reviews
5
Greek Tomato Fritters - Tomatokeftedes
Description
The Tomatokeftedes batter is created by draining grated tomatoes and zucchini to reduce excess moisture then mixing them with corn kernels, diced onion, crumbled feta, flour, baking powder, and finely chopped mint, basil, and parsley. Chili flakes add subtle heat. The mixture's loose texture yields fritters that develop crisp edges from frying in olive oil while maintaining moist, flavorful interiors from the fresh vegetables and herbs.
Each fritter is gently shaped with a spoon and fried in medium-hot olive oil until golden brown on both sides. The process is repeated in batches to retain frying temperature. The fritters provide a harmonious blend of sweet tomato, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs with a slight kick from chili flakes.
Serving is complemented by a sauce of Greek yogurt blended with mint, paprika, and optional chili flakes, offering a creamy and cooling counterpoint. These fritters can be enjoyed as an appetizer or alongside light meals, bringing bright Mediterranean flavors to the table.
If the batter feels too loose to hold shape, adding extra flour or chilling the mixture before cooking helps firm it. For a variation, feta cubes can be floured and fried separately to serve alongside the fritters. Storage and nutritional information vary depending on ingredients used.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato finely chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1¼ cups feta cheese crumbled, Greek
- 1 cup zucchini grated
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup mint Coarsely chopped. Measure before chopping, leaves
- ½ cup basil Coarsely chopped. Measure before chopping, leaves
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley Coarsely chopped. Measure before chopping.
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3-5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for frying
For the sauce
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Grate the tomatoes, and place them in a strainer over a bowl—season with a pinch of salt. Repeat the process for the zucchini.
- In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, corn kernels, and the diced onion, crumbled feta, and chopped fresh herbs.Add the chili flakes. Mix everything gently. Don't over mix; it is better to have your mixture a little chunky. The different flavors will shine.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet.
- Take a full tablespoon of the mix and add it to your frying pan. Using your spoon, shape it a little bit, make it a little tidier. Pat lightly on the top to flatten slightly. Add the same way 2-3 more patties in the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes, until both sides are golden and lightly crispy.
- Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels. Repeat the same process until all of the fritters are ready.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and serve with tomato fritters for immediate consumption!
Notes
- Drain grated tomatoes and zucchini well and season with salt to reduce moisture before mixing the batter.
- If mixture is too loose to hold shape, add more flour or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.
- Frying the patties in batches helps maintain oil temperature for even browning.
- A yogurt sauce with mint, paprika, and chili flakes complements the fritters with a cooling contrast.
- Optional: Marinate feta in ouzo, cut into cubes, lightly flour and fry separately to serve alongside for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
