Description
Delicious and quick-to-prepare tuna cakes, packed with protein and heart-healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (fresh, room temperature)
- 1 can of tuna (5 oz, drained and flaked)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese and flaked tuna in a large bowl.
- Add the breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, diced red bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, coat patties with additional breadcrumbs before frying. Serve with lemon for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg