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Tomatokeftedes (tomato "meatballs")


Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

15 minutes

Yields

4-5

Ingredients

  • 260 g of flour;
  • 1 tsp baking powder;
  • 2 tomatoes (400 g);
  • 1 zucchini, (180 g);
  • 1 onion;
  • 200 g of feta cheese;
  • 10 mint leaves;
  • 6-7 basil leaves;
  • 1 bunch parsley;
  • 1 tbsp. oregano;
  • Black pepper and salt to taste;
  • Sunflower oil;

To serve:

  • 200 g of Greek yogurt;
  • ½ tsp. red pepper;
  • A few sprigs of mint.

Directions

  1. Prepare the products: grate one tomato and zucchini, and finely chop the other, together with the onion and spices. Use a fork to coarsely chop the feta cheese;
  2. Place a deep pan with a generous amount of sunflower oil over heat;
  3. In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Create a small well in the center and add the tomatoes, zucchini, onion, mint, basil, parsley and cheese. Season with oregano, black pepper and salt. Mix gently to incorporate;
  4. Shape the tomato fritters into oval shaped patties, using two tablespoons;
  5. Add to pan with hot oil and fry until golden (3-5 minutes);
  6. When ready, transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Repeat the same process until all of the fritters are ready;
  7. In a serving platter, place some Greek strained yogurt in the center, arrange the tomatokeftedes nicely around it, sprinkle with paprika and mint leaves and serve warm.

Notes

  • If tomatoes are out of season, use canned tomatoes and add 2 tbsp. tomato puree for a richer flavor;
  • Replace deep frying with air frying following your air-frier's instructions;
  • During fasting, replace cheese with tofu, and yogurt with hummus or olive paste of your choice.

Credit

Akis Petretzikis