These Mediterranean Greek Tomato Fritters are crispy and golden savory bites. We prepare these fritters with ripe tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, egg, flour, olive oil, parsley, mint, oregano, paprika, and garlic. These fritters have approximately 235 calories and 16 g of net carbs. We make these fritters in about 35 minutes. These Mediterranean Greek Tomato Fritters are ideal for appetizers, snacks, side dishes, family meals, dinner parties, salads, grilled vegetables, and light Mediterranean meals. You can prepare these fritters earlier because we refrigerate them for 4 days and freeze them for almost 2 months. You can serve these fritters with Greek Salad, Hummus, Tzatziki, Grilled Chicken, or Roasted Vegetables.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- No. of Calories: 235 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 3 fritters + 2 tbsp dip
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 35 minutes
TOOLS:
- Vessel
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Sieve
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Wooden spoon
- Paper towels
INGREDIENTS:
TOMATO FRITTERS:
- 500 g ripe tomatoes
- 1 onion
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 60 g feta cheese
- ¼ cup parsley
- 2 tbsp mint
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- ½ cup flour
- Olive oil, two tbsp.
TOMATO YOGURT DIP:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup tomatoes
- One clove garlic
- Olive oil, one tbsp.
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp parsley
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
TOMATOES:
- We use ripe but firm tomatoes to provide fresh flavor and moisture. Canned tomatoes can also be used if they are thoroughly drained.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta provides a salty and creamy Mediterranean flavor. Goat cheese can also be used as another choice.
MINT:
- Fresh mint gives the fritters a refreshing herbal flavor. Fresh dill can be utilized as a different option.
FLOUR:
- All-purpose flour helps bind the fritters and creates a light texture.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt creates a thick and creamy dip. Labneh can also be utilized as another choice.
TOMATOES:
- Sun-dried tomatoes provide a rich and tangy flavor to the dip. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are preferred.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness and classic Mediterranean flavor. Regular olive oil can also be used.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Strain the chopped tomatoes perfectly to eliminate extra liquid.
- Include the salt, tomatoes, pepper, onion, paprika, garlic, feta, oregano, parsley, and mint in a dish.
- Stir the olive oil and egg, include the flour & whisk till a thick mixture is prepared.
- Blend all the dip ingredients in a separate dish and chill.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet pan, and include about 2 tbsp. of the tomato mixture for all the fritters and flatten gently.
- Cook the fritters for about three minutes on every side till crisp and golden.
- Put the fritters on paper towels.
- Serve the hot fritters with the refrigerated sun-dried tomato yogurt dip.
TIPS:
- We strain out the tomatoes perfectly to avoid watery fritters.
- Avoid making the batter extra thin.
- Cook the fritters gently for uniform browning.
- Serve the fritters quickly for a perfect crispy texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MEDITERRANEAN DIPS:
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Baba Ganoush
- Whipped Feta
- Olive Tapenade
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken
- Lemon Herb Salmon
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Baked Cod
- Garlic Shrimp
SALADS & SIDES:
- Greek Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Chickpea Salad
- Arugula Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
LIGHT MEALS:
- Lentil Soup
- Roasted Potatoes
- Grilled Zucchini
- Warm Pita Bread
- Mediterranean Rice
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled fritters and dip in separate box and refrigerate them for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the cooled fritters in a closed bag for almost 2 months. We do not suggest storing the yogurt dip.
FAQs:
May we prepare these tomato fritters by baking?
- Yes, you can bake these tomato fritters till become golden at 200° Celcius.
Could we utilize canned tomatoes?
- Yes, you can use canned tomatoes if they are perfectly strained.
May we prepare these fritters gluten-free?
- Yes, you can alternate flour with chickpea flour or non-gluten flour.
Will we prepare these fritters earlier?
- Yes, you can refrigerate the prepared mixture for a few hours and cook the fritters later.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 8 g
Caloric Content: 235 kcal
Net carbs: 16 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fats: 15 g
Portion Size: 3 fritters + 2 tbsp dip
Total carbs: 18.5 g