Tuna Quinoa Patties
Tuna quinoa patties are a healthy and satisfying meal, packed with protein & fiber. Fried to golden perfection, easy for a weeknight meal!
Servings 10
Calories 94kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 oz can tuna drained
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa cooked and cooled (about 1 cup uncooked)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs Italian bread crumbs can be used, do not use panko
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Using a large skillet add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan and heat on medium.
- In the meantime combine tuna, quinoa, egg, bread crumbs, lemon juice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Scoop out, roll, and flatten into patties.
- Place patties in skillet and fry for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. (You may have to do this in two batches.
- Place on paper towel to cool.
- Serve warm and ENJOY!
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Notes
** May have to add more oil as you go. The patties will soak some of it up.
** You can freeze for at least 15 minutes before frying.
**Make smaller patties, they hold up better while frying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g