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Greek Tomato Fritters (Tomatokeftedes)

These tomato fritters are known in Greece as Tomatokeftedes and they're perfect to make this summer with in-season tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 10 fritters
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely chopped tomatoes (about 5-6 tomatoes on the vine)
  • 3/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • olive oil for frying
  • tzatziki for serving (our best tzatziki recipe)

Instructions

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  1. Place the diced tomatoes in a colander and add a few big pinches of salt. Stir and let sit for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. In a small bowl mix together the flour and baking powder, set aside.
  3. Once tomatoes have sat, add to a medium bowl with the onions and stir together with a spoon or spatula. Next add in the herbs and feta cheese and mix.
  4. Finally add in the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir together until the mixture is combined and set in the fridge for 30 minutes before frying - this helps keep a more formed fritter when you fry.
  5. Once the mixture has been in the fridge for 30 minutes remove and give it another stir.
  6. When ready to cook, add olive oil to a frying pan, covering the entire bottom of the pan. Turn to medium heat.
  7. Add the tomato fritter mixture, 1/4 cup as a time into the pan and gently press down once in the pan to flatten slightly, the fritter should be about 1/2 inch thick. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown on each side - you'll know the fritter is ready to flip if the spatula can slide underneath the fritter easily. Flip a third time if you think the fritter needs a bit more time to cook.
  8. Fry in batches until all of the dough is used. Enjoy dipped the best tzatziki recipe!

Notes

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  • If the tomato mixture is too loose once it's sat in the fridge for 30 minutes, add 1 tbsp flour at a time.
  • These tomato fritters are best served when they're warm!
  • These fritters are delicious as an appetizer or serve with a salad like our Simple Homemade Greek Salad!

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14.9g (5%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 2.9g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g Cholesterol 13.4mg (4%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 2.4g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10fritters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14.9g 5%
Protein 4.3g 9%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g 19%
Cholesterol 13.4mg 4%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 2.4g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.