Vegetarian Tomato Croquettes Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Tomato Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces ripe tomatoes; 10 ounces ricotta cheese, drained and crumbled; 2 eggs, beaten until foamy, plus; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 2 cups olive oil or 2 cups canola oil, for frying

Servings: persons

16 ounces ripe tomatoes
10 ounces ricotta cheese, drained and crumbled
2 eggs, beaten until foamy, plus
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 cups olive oil or 2 cups canola oil, for frying

1
Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and slip off the skins. Remove the seeds, chop coarsely, and let drain.
2
Mix the ricotta and egg yolks in a large bowl until smooth. Add the tomatoes, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Form the mixture into croquettes of about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick. The mixture should be firm; if it is too runny, add 1-2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs or freshley grated Parmesan cheese.
3
Dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip them in the egg, and roll in the bread crumbs.
4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Fry the croquettes in small batches until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well. Serve hot.

1459

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces ripe tomatoes, 10 ounces ricotta cheese, drained and crumbled, 2 eggs, beaten until foamy, plus, 2 egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Tomato Croquettes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Tomato Croquettes

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