Melitzanokeftedes (Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Tzatziki) Recipe

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Melitzanokeftedes (Roasted Eggplant Fritters with Tzatziki)
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
73
Calories
Total time
61
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb eggplant (1 large)
  • 1 tbsp grated onion
  • 3/4 cup grated kefalograviera cheese (use parmesan as a substitute)
  • tzatziki (you can find this in my recipes)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  2. Pierce eggplant in several places with tines of fork, place on a baking sheet and bake until soft, turning once, about 1 hour.
  3. Cool slightly.
  4. Peel, remove seeds and chop pulp coarsely.
  5. Place in large bowl (may be prepared up to 1 day ahead) Mix flour and baking powder into eggplant.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, season to taste.
  7. Combine well.
  8. Heat 1/4 inch light olive oil (or vegetable oil – but olive oil is tastier) in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  9. Drop in eggplant mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls.
  10. Cook fritters until deep golden-brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  11. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  12. Repeat using up all of eggplant.
  13. Serve immediately with tzatziki.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.75 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.99g 2%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 17.26mg 1%
Potassium 312.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.54g 5%
Sugars 3.15g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.79g 11%
Protein 3.08g 6%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 57.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.09 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.97g 2%
Cholesterol 30.29mg 10%
Sodium 16.86mg 1%
Potassium 304.92mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.23g 5%
Sugars 3.07g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 11%
Protein 3.01g 6%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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