Tomato Fritters Keftedes Appetizer Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Edward Jones   Cuisine:   Greek Category:   Appetizers Tomato Fritters Keftedes Appetizer Recipe makes delightful 'meatballs' using tomatoes, zucchini, onion, fresh mint, flour, ground cinnamon and olive oil in creating this tasty keftedes appetizer recipe. 8823

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups diced seeded peeled plum tomatoes
• 2/3 cup finely diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbls. chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (or more) olive oil

DIRECTIONS

• Combine diced tomatoes, zucchini, onion and mint in a small bowl.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon in medium bowl. Stir vegetable mixture into dry ingredients.
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches and adding more oil as necessary, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Serve immediately.