Tuna Patties
These tuna patties are so delicious you're going to start buying cans of tuna on a regular basis! My recipe is budget-friendly, packed with fresh, bright flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Naturally low in carbs and gluten free.
Servings: 6 patties (serves 2 people)
Calories: 267kcal
Equipment
- large non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna steak in water tuna weight in total after draining all liquid: 240g/8.5oz
- 2 eggs large
- 1.5 tablespoon nutritional yeast or 3 tablespoon parmesan
- 2 tablespoon dill finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon capers chopped
- 1.5 tablespoon parsley or chives finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice optional
- ⅓ teaspoon flakey sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For frying
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Drain the tuna thoroughly and pat dry on kitchen paper. You don’t want it wet or the patties will fall apart. Place the drained tuna in a bowl and flake well with a fork, so no big chunks remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Then, mix in all other ingredients until well-combined. Last, stir through the tuna flakes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, spoon the tuna mixture into the pan, making 3 mounds. Use 3 tablespoons of mixture per patty.
- Gently flatten the mounds with the back of a fork and shape the edges.
- Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second side. Repeat for remaining patties.
Notes
Net carbs per serving: 3.3g. Makes 2 servings of 3 tuna patties each.
A single tuna cake is 1.1g net carbs, 89 calories and contains 9.6g of protein.
Enjoy hot or cold, with a crunchy green salad or vegetables of your choice.
Option to top with a herby yogurt dressing, sour cream, guacamole or tomato salsa.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 3patties | Calories: 267kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 28.9g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 0.2g
