How to Make Tomato Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tomatoes are not just for salads and sauces, they can also be used to make some delicious savory cakes. Tomato cakes are a great way to showcase the flavorful and juicy nature of tomatoes. This recipe is a perfect way to use up an abundance of ripe tomatoes from your garden or local farmer’s market. The combination of the sweet and tangy flavor of tomatoes with savory ingredients makes for a delightful and unexpected treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • ¼ onion, chopped
  • 30 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the tomatoes, onion and crackers into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Cover, and let stand for about 15 minutes. This will allow the crackers to soak up the juices from the tomato. The mixture should set up to be a stiff paste.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form the tomato mixture into patties, and place in the hot oil. Fry the patties, flipping only once, until golden on both sides.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 171mg