Cilantro jalapeno Tuna Cakes
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Cilantro jalapeno Tuna Cakes
Description
This recipe mixes well-drained canned tuna with egg, chopped cilantro, diced onion, almond flour or breadcrumbs, seeded jalapeño, lime or lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The mixture is formed into several patties and pan-fried in olive oil until golden on both sides, creating a crisp exterior. The jalapeño and cilantro add brightness and subtle heat while the almond flour helps bind the mixture with a tender texture.
Accompanying the tuna cakes is a sriracha aioli made by whisking Greek yogurt or mayonnaise with sriracha and lime juice, adding creaminess and a spicy tang. These cakes can be served on their own, with a salad, or as a sandwich filling, offering a balance of savory, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 oz each tuna in water or oil, drained well, canned
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cilantro minced
- 1/4 onion diced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt nonfat, or mayo
- 1/4 cup almond flour or breadcrumbs
- 1 jalapeño deseeded (optional) and diced
- lemon juice juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the sriracha aioli
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt nonfat, or mayo
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- lime juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- To a large bowl add the drained tuna, egg, cilantro, onion, yogurt or mayo, almond flour, jalapeno, lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix with a fork until fully combined. Shape mixture into 6-8 patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with a side of avocado salad, in a sandwich, on a bed of greens or with a side of veggies. Drizzle with sriracha aioli if desired.
- To make cilantro aioli: whisk Greek yogurt or mayo, sriracha, and lime juice until combined.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2patties | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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