Eggplant Fritters with Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Cucumber Salad
This pan-fried dish pairs eggplant, grated with plain Greek yogurt, garlic, minced and tomato, diced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter into 3-4 small patties and fry 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Stir yogurt with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a little minced garlic for a quick sauce. Toss tomato and cucumber with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Serve fritters with garlic yogurt and the fresh salad.","cookingInstructions":["Grate the eggplant on the large holes of a box grater. Toss with 1/4 tsp salt and let sit 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid.","In a bowl, mix eggplant with egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, and black pepper until a thick batter forms.","Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter into 3-4 small patties and fry 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.","Stir yogurt with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a little minced garlic for a quick sauce.","Toss tomato and cucumber with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Serve fritters with garlic yogurt and the fresh salad."],"cuisine":"cuban","dietTypes":["Balanced","Vegetarian"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"Medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":31.21,"carbohydrates":62.35,"fat":30.105000000000004,"fiber":12.795,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"eggplant, grated","grams":260,"calories":65},{"name":"egg","grams":50,"calories":72},{"name":"plain Greek yogurt","grams":140,"calories":102},{"name":"breadcrumbs","grams":35,"calories":138},{"name":"olive oil","grams":20,"calories":177},{"name":"garlic, minced","grams":10,"calories":15},{"name":"ground cumin","grams":2,"calories":8,"displayAmount":1,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"lemon juice","grams":15,"calories":5},{"name":"tomato, diced","grams":120,"calories":22},{"name":"cucumber, diced","grams":120,"calories":18},{"name":"kosher salt","grams":1,"calories":0,"displayAmount":0.5,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"black pepper","grams":0.5,"calories":1,"displayAmount":0.25,"displayUnit":"tsp"}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"swi-0043","title":"Saffron Potato Gnocchi with Alpine Cheese and Leeks","cuisine":"swiss","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","warm","creamy without cream","saffron"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/swi-0043-a.png"},{"id":"mdb-0016","title":"Miso Sesame Tofu Poke Bowl with Brown Rice and Citrus Slaw","cuisine":"my-diet-bowls","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Vegan"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["Poke Bowl","no cook","high fiber","plant based","umami"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mdb-0016-a.png"},{"id":"mal-0014","title":"Pineapple Peanut Tofu Stir Fry","cuisine":"malaysian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Vegan","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","stir fry","sweet savory","plant based"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mal-0014-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Vegetarian Meals","path":"/recipes/vegetarian","recipes":[{"id":"ukr-0046","title":"Odesa Style Eggplant with Garlic Tomato Pepper Relish and Feta","cuisine":"ukrainian","dietTypes":["Balanced","Vegetarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","odessa","vegetable forward","tangy","warm salad","air fryer"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/ukr-0046-a.png"},{"id":"fus-0108","title":"Air Fryer Paneer Katsu with Tonkatsu Tamarind Sauce and Cabbage","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","Vegetarian","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["air fryer","crispy","sweet tangy","comfort"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0108-a.png"},{"id":"eth-0051","title":"Duba Wat Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew","cuisine":"ethiopian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","Vegetarian","Vegan","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","warm","high fiber","spicy","stew","plant-based","seasonal"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/eth-0051-a.png"}]}]}