Fresh Tuna Burgers with Red Onion Salsa

Fresh Tuna Burgers with Red Onion Salsa
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 243.2
  • Total Fat: 9.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 49.2 mg
  • Sodium: 109.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 31.5 g

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Introduction

Adapted from a recipe in the Ainsley Harriot low fat cookbook.

I have reduced the amount of chilli in the recipe, reduced the oil in the salsa and swapped wasabi for mustard. Adapted from a recipe in the Ainsley Harriot low fat cookbook.

I have reduced the amount of chilli in the recipe, reduced the oil in the salsa and swapped wasabi for mustard.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    For the salsa
    1 red onion, finely diced
    2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
    juice of 1 lime
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    salt and freshly ground black pepper

    For the burgers
    400 g (14 oz) fresh tuna
    1-2 teaspoons mustard (strong but not blow your head off stuff)
    1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    oil, for spraying

Directions

Begin by making the salsa. stir all the ingredients together and set aside at room temperature for at least an hour to allow the flavours to infuse .

Place the tuna In a food processor and pulse until coarsely minced. Transfer to a bowl and mix With the mustard, sesame seeds and some salt and pepper.
With damp hands, shape the mixture into 4 even-sized burgers.


Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
Spray a baking sheet with oil and arrange the burgers on the tray. Spray with a Iittle more oil and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through.

Serve with toasted ciabatta buns and lime slices (not included in nutritional values)


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WAHZOE.