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Tuna Patties
This simple and flavorful meal is made with economical canned tuna. You can serve these Tuna Patties on a platter as a party appetizer, with a side salad for a light dinner, or serve them in a roll or bun for school lunches -- your kids will love them.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
- 1 avocado
- 1 jalapeño (optional) chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Tuna patties
- 2 5-ounce cans tuna, packed in water (recommend Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore) drained
- 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- For a thinner sauce, add more lemon juice.
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Tuna patties
- In a medium bowl, combine together the tuna with yogurt or mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, celery, cilantro ,jalapeño, onion, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Scoop 1/3 cup of tuna mixture and form into one patty and lightly coat with 1/2 tablespoon bread crumbs. Continue with remaing mixture and bread crumbs to make approximately 8 total patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet on medium-low. Gently place the patties in the pan, and cook until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Serve with creamy Avocado Lime Crema, Chimichurri Sauce, Tomatillo Avocado Salsa, tartar sauce, ketchup, mayo, or hot sauce for extra flavor!
Notes
- I used albacore tuna in water. You may use any canned tuna or salmon, just drain the oil or water.
- For firm patties, place patties on a tray and chill for an hour before cooking.
- These tuna patties can be prepared and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve cold or reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for 1 month.
- Rather than frying, these tuna patties can bake at 375 degrees F for about 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.