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Greek Lenten Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes)

Greek Lenten Tomato Fritters (Domatokeftethes)

Tomato fritters are a delightful appetizer or side dish, and a specialty of Santorini, a Greek island known for its tomatoes. This meatless, eggless, dairyless dish is perfect for Lent or a Daniel Fast, and the fresh vegetables in it make a wonderful summer dish to prepare with the bounty out of a vegetable garden (and, come on, who isn't desperately searching for zucchini recipes right around mid-August?).
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 177
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ripe medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint or fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • sunflower, safflower, or canola oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the tomatoes, grate the zucchini, and grate the onion.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients except the oil in another bowl. Add enough of the flour mixture to make a thick batter. Start with 1 1/2 cups and slowly add the rest. The amount of flour mixture needed is going to depend upon the liquid in the vegetables.
  4. Heat 1/2 to 3/4 inch of oil in a skillet (cast iron would be best) over medium-high heat.
  5. When the oil is hot, drop the batter by tablespoonfuls into the oil and fry until browned. Turn once to brown on both sides.
  6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 933mgPotassium: 613mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1689IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg

Notes

In Greek: ντοματοκεφτέδες, pronounced doh-mah-to-kef-TEH-thes.
The combination of herbs can be adjusted to include dill, parsley, basil, mint, or oregano, depending on taste preference.
Serves 4-6. Very high in vitamin C, high in vitamin A, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and thiamin; very low in saturated fat; no cholesterol.

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