Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupsdiced fresh tomatoes with juices
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½cuppacked grated zucchini
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⅓cupsliced green onions
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2teaspoonskosher salt, or to taste
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1teaspoonwhite sugar
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½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
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¼teaspoondried oregano
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1pinchcayenne pepper
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¼cupchopped fresh Italian parsley
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2tablespoonschopped fresh mint
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2tablespoonschopped fresh basil
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3ouncesfeta cheese, crumbled
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¾cupall-purpose flour, or more as needed
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¾teaspoonbaking powder
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vegetable oil for frying
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Stir together tomatoes, zucchini, green onions, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne in a bowl to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes for the sugar and salt to draw out liquids from the vegetables.
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Stir the tomato mixture; add parsley, mint, and basil. Crumble in feta cheese. Add flour and baking powder; mix with a spoon until combined. Batter should be relatively loose but will hold its shape on a spoon. If too loose, add more flour; if too dry, add some water until desired consistency is reached. Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or use a deep fryer.
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Place heaping tablespoonfuls of batter in the hot oil; reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Flip once more and fry for an additional 30 seconds, if desired.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cooking Tips:
Use an 1/8- to 1/4-inch dice for the tomatoes.
You can use any type of onion you prefer. You can also add freshly chopped dill to this if you like.
The batter can be chilled longer, up to overnight, but if the mixture is too juicy after sitting, more flour might be needed.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories170 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g |
7% |
Saturated Fat 3g |
17% |
Cholesterol 19mg |
6% |
Sodium 1299mg |
56% |
Total Carbohydrate 25g |
9% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
9% |
Protein 7g |
14% |
Potassium 348mg |
7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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