When it comes to Greek cuisine, tomato pancakes, also known as tomato fritters or tomatokeftedes, stand as a testament to the country's culinary creativity and the versatile flavors of Mediterranean cooking. These golden-brown patties, bursting with the freshness of tomatoes, herbs, and spices, offer a tantalizing balance of tangy, savory, and aromatic notes. Whether served as an appetizer, a main course accompanied by tzatziki sauce, or even as a delectable street food, tomato pancakes capture the essence of Greek summer and offer a delightful taste of the region's rich culinary heritage.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CORN AND TOMATO PANCAKES WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING
These savory pancakes highlight the best of summer produce by including ripe tomatoes and freshly cut corn into the batter. A tangy green goddess dressing speckled with fresh herbs finishes the dish -- it's perfect for a light summer lunch with a glass of iced tea.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings (12 pancakes)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two kitchen towels stacked on top of each other and place in the oven. This will keep your cooked pancakes warm.
- Place the chopped tomatoes on paper towels, pressing gently to remove as much excess liquid as possible, then place the tomatoes in a bowl. Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife (you should have about 1 cup) and stir into the tomatoes.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and baking soda together in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, melted butter and eggs together in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until they are just combined (it's okay if there are some lumps). Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup chives, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon basil, anchovy paste, salt and pepper into the bowl of food processor and pulse, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the herbs are chopped and the dressing is thoroughly combined. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Ladle a heaping 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet, spreading it into a 4 1/2-inch round; repeat to make another pancake. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the corn and tomato mixture over each pancake, then sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon cornmeal. Cook, until bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, and the undersides are golden brown, about 1 minute 30 seconds. Flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook until the vegetables begin to brown in spots and the batter is cooked through on the second side, about 1 minute 30 seconds more.
- Transfer the pancakes, vegetable side up, to the baking sheet in the oven, tucking them between the two kitchen towels. Repeat with the remaining batter, corn and tomato mixture and cornmeal to make more pancakes.
- When ready to serve, place 3 pancakes on each plate. Drizzle with the Green Goddess Dressing and top each serving with some of the whole herbs and chive batons.
GREEK TOMATO SALAD
The Greek approach to a good tomato salad, whether it has cucumbers and lettuce or not (this one doesn't), is all about keeping it simple. Sweet, ripe summer tomatoes, salt and olive oil are all you need. The flourishes here - green pepper, red onion, chopped mint and pinch of oregano - are optional, but they add brightness. Good Greek feta cheese takes it over the top.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash, core and slice tomatoes 1/2-inch thick. Arrange slices on a platter or in a shallow wide bowl.
- Scatter onion and pepper slices over tomatoes and season everything with sea salt. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out juices.
- Break feta into rough chunks and scatter over salad. Sprinkle mint and oregano over top, drizzle generously with olive oil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
GREEK TOMATO SALAD
"My German father-in-law loves to vacation in Greece," relates Jerry Lappin of Garden City, Kansas. "After a stay on the sunny beaches of Rhodes, he game me the recipe for this zesty salad, full of fresh tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, ripe olives and feta cheese. I like to serve it for a light lunch with sourdough, French or Italian bread."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Add red onion and green pepper; toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes, olives and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK YOGURT PANCAKES
Greek yogurt pancakes with Greek yogurt, eggs, flour, and baking soda are hot and ready to eat in 15 minutes.
Provided by mdaus
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk yogurt in a bowl until smooth creamy; add egg and whisk to combine.
- Whisk flour and baking soda together in a bowl; add to yogurt mixture and stir until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 358 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
TOMATO PANCAKES
You definitely need to try these savory pancakes. I guarantee you won't regret! Top with ketchup or just eat as it is. Enjoy!
Provided by Dommie
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix flour, tomato juice, milk, sugar, oregano, basil, and black pepper together in a bowl until batter is smooth. Combine ham and Gouda cheese together in a separate bowl.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter, 1 ladle per pancake, onto the griddle and cook until bottom is browned, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer pancake to a serving plate. Sprinkle ham-cheese mixture over pancake. Roll pancake around the filling. Repeat cooking with remaining batter and filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 1037.2 mg, Sugar 5 g
TOMATO PANCAKES
My great-grandmother made this recipe in the 1930s. When my mom and grandmother were cooking up the pancakes, we kids all wanted to flip them over. They're different yet appealing and can be served with sausage or bacon.-Elizabeth Higgins, Corinth, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield about 12 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the tomatoes, eggs and oil; cover and process until the tomatoes are finely chopped. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the tomato mixture just until moistened., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with butter and syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
GREEK STYLE SWEET AND SAVORY PANCAKES (TIGANITES)
A quick to make and very satisfying recipe for light and delicious Greek pancakes.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Breakfast, Snack
Time 20m
Yield Makes 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast and the sugar in the lukewarm water.
- To the same bowl, add the flour, the salt, and the egg. Mix well to combine to a smooth batter. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set the mixture aside for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, and if you are making savory pancakes, gently incorporate the crumbled Feta cheese.
- Heat a 12"non-stick skillet and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, spoon about 2 TBSP. of the batter into the pan, forming about a 3" pancake. When the pancakes get a nice color, flip them over. Cook them in batches, about four at a time.
- When they are ready, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels and continue cooking the rest of the pancakes.
- Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of warm honey. If you make the sweet version, add some chopped walnuts too. My kids like to top these with Nutella or jam as well!
GREEK TOMATO PANCAKES
A nice Greek lady shared this recipe with me.
Provided by ranya1970
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve tomatoes and grate on the largest holes of a grater into a colander. Chop the spring onions.
- Mix the grated tomatoes and the chopped spring onions.
- Beat the egg and whisk in the egg. Beat in the flour, season, mix well to make a thick smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan and fry spoonfuls of the batter mix, cook pancakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through, transferring pancakes to a plate.
GREEK STYLE TOMATO AND ONION SALAD
A recipe given to me by my Cypriot neighbor.. its really great, with just the right amount of vinegar and olive oil... made a few hours ahead gives the onion a bit of time to absorb the wonderful flavors
Provided by JoyfulCook
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut Tomatoes into wedges, slice the onion very fine, add to the tomatoes.
- place in a shallow dish, add the vinegar, oil and oregano, sir to mix well, cover and leave for a few hours. giving a sprinkle of salt before serving.
- with other salads at either a BBQ or with lasagna, steak or lamb.
GREEK TOMATO PENNE PASTA
Yummmm... delicious. P.S. Leave out the feta cheese for a MUCH lower calorie meal! These are also pretty big servings for 4...
Provided by dear prudence
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 12 oz. pasta, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the first six ingredients in a large bowl. set mixture aside.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Drain, add hot pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 609.6, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 13, Sugar 8.8, Protein 16.5
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your pancakes will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the pancakes tough.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the pancakes immediately: Greek tomato pancakes are best served hot and fresh.
- Top the pancakes with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, and Kalamata olives.
Conclusion:
Greek tomato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With their unique flavor and texture, Greek tomato pancakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Greek tomato pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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