Light Tuna Patty-Cakes
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 178.5
- Total Fat: 5.0 g
- Cholesterol: 151.9 mg
- Sodium: 622.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 6.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 25.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Light Tuna Patty-Cakes calories by ingredient
Introduction
For an alternative to tuna salad, try these "tuna burgers." They are quite like salmon or crab cakes, but using tuna and several low-calorie, low-fat ingredients and seasonings. The addition of spinach helps to hold the patties together, as well as gives you some extra vitamins without too many calories. For an alternative to tuna salad, try these "tuna burgers." They are quite like salmon or crab cakes, but using tuna and several low-calorie, low-fat ingredients and seasonings. The addition of spinach helps to hold the patties together, as well as gives you some extra vitamins without too many calories.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 cans (13 oz.) Chunk Light Tuna in Water, drained
1 Carrot, shredded or minced
1/4 cups Seasoned Panko or Bread Crumbs
2 Medium Eggs, beaten
1/2 tbsp. Onion, finely diced or minced
1/2 tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish
2 tbsp. Parsley, dried or finely minced fresh
1 tsp. Garlic, minced
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp. Light Mayonnaise (like Hellman's)
1/4 tsp. Paprika
1 tbsp. Brummel & Brown Spread with Yogurt, melted
1/8 cup Cut Leaf Spinach, finely chopped (frozen and thawed or fresh)
Cooking spray
Light Hamburger Buns (Optional, not calculated)
Tips
Try topping your tuna patty sandwich with a little extra mayo, tomato, and lettuce, but don't forget to add your bun and condiments to your Nutrition Tracker!
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together and form into four patties.
2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium.
3. Saute tuna patties for four to five minutes on each side till browned. Turn them carefully, as they may fall apart easily.
4. Serve as an entree or on a bun as a sandwich.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1-serving patties.
2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium.
3. Saute tuna patties for four to five minutes on each side till browned. Turn them carefully, as they may fall apart easily.
4. Serve as an entree or on a bun as a sandwich.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1-serving patties.