🌿 Mediterranean Veg Cutlet
Ingredients
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2 cups boiled mashed potatoes
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½ cup spinach (finely chopped)
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½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
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¼ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
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¼ cup black olives (chopped)
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1 small onion (chopped)
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2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ cup breadcrumbs (for coating)
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2 eggs beaten OR 3 tbsp flour + water paste
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Oil for shallow frying
Steps (5 Easy)
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Mix mashed potatoes, chopped spinach, feta, olives, onions and sundried tomatoes.
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Add oregano, salt, black pepper and parsley. Form a soft dough.
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Shape into cutlets (round or oval).
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Dip in eggs or flour paste then coat well with breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry until both sides are golden.
✅ Serve with hummus, tzatziki or garlic mayo.
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I bake instead of fry?
Yes! Brush oil on cutlets and bake at 200°C for 12–14 min, flip halfway.
Q2: How to make them gluten-free?
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice flakes.
Q3: Can I add more Mediterranean flavor?
Sure! You can mix in basil, thyme, or lemon zest.
Q4: My mixture is too soft, what to do?
Add 2–4 tbsp extra breadcrumbs to firm it up.
Q5: Can I freeze cutlets?
Yes, freeze before frying. Place on tray, freeze 1 hour then shift to zip bag. Use within 1 month.
Q6: What egg substitute works best?
Flour + water paste works great. You can also use soaked chia seeds (2 tbsp).
Q7: What oil is better?
Olive oil gives best taste but any neutral oil works fine.