Zucchini bites with charred tomato dressing
Zucchini bites with charred tomato dressing are golden vegetable fritters served with a smoky, tangy dressing made from charred Roma tomatoes, eschalot, garlic and tarragon vinegar. The Thermomix chops the vegetables in seconds and blends the dressing to a silky consistency. A fresh vegetarian starter or light lunch that brings restaurant-style flavour to your table with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Zucchini bites with charred tomato dressing are one of those recipes Thermomix TM7 owners return to every summer, when courgettes are abundant and Roma tomatoes are at their sweetest. This vegetarian starter combines golden, pan-fried zucchini fritters with a smoky, tangy dressing built on charred tomatoes, eschalot, garlic and tarragon vinegar, a pairing that tastes far more complex than the effort it takes. Searching for quick Thermomix TM7 recipes for a light weeknight dinner or a summer drinks party? This one delivers on both counts. The all-in-one kitchen machine chops the zucchini evenly so the fritters hold together, and it blends the charred tomato dressing into a silky, restaurant-style sauce without a single splatter on your hob. The tarragon vinegar lifts the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, while extra virgin olive oil rounds everything into a glossy finish. Serve the bites warm with the dressing drizzled over, or offer them as a shareable snack with toothpicks at your next terrace gathering.
Preparation tips
- After grating or chopping the zucchinis in the Thermomix, sprinkle them with salt and let them drain in a sieve before squeezing out the moisture; dry zucchini is the secret to fritters that hold their shape in the pan.
- Char the the Roma tomatoes under a hot grill until the skins blister and blacken in places; this smoky depth is what makes the dressing taste slow-cooked even though it takes minutes.
- Serve the bites warm rather than hot, and offer the tarragon vinegar dressing on the side so guests can add extra tang; leftover dressing keeps well in the fridge for salads.
Recipe variations
- Make the recipe gluten-free by replacing the regular flour in the fritter batter with chickpea flour, which adds a subtle nuttiness that pairs beautifully with the charred tomato and tarragon vinegar dressing.
- For a festive summer variation, form the zucchini mixture into small balls, fry until golden, and serve skewered with a basil leaf as party snacks alongside the charred tomato dressing as a dip.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops the eschalot and garlic for the dressing uniformly in seconds, saving ten minutes of knife work. [chopping]. [Time Savings]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the extra virgin olive oil and flour for the zucchini batter directly in the TM7 bowl to the exact gram. [weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends the charred Roma tomatoes and tarragon vinegar into a velvety, smoky dressing without lumps. [mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix warms the dressing at controlled low temperature so the charred tomato flavour deepens without burning. [heating]. [Precision Control]
- Even grating - The Thermomix grates the zucchinis evenly in seconds, releasing moisture consistently for fritters with a tender bite. [grating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Roma tomatoes
- garlic cloves
- eschalot
- extra virgin olive oil
- tarragon vinegar
- salt
- ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
- zucchinis
- salt