Easy Tuna Patties
Easy to make tuna patties made with almond flour, a variety of herbs, and pan-fried with avocado oil.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 oz Canned Wild Tuna 2 5oz cans, drained
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Dill Weed
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 large Egg
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp Pepper or to taste
- 2-3 tbsp Avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, almond flour, mozzarella, dill, mustard, and lemon zest.
- Crack the egg and squeeze in the lemon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Now, using your clean hands, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Rub your hands with a bit of oil and pinch off about a spoonful of mixture and shape it into a pattie, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the patties with a bit of space in between onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering. Carefully add patties to the hot oil and sear each side until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes in total.
- Once done, remove from the heat and serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Makes 12 patties and Serves 4: each serving is 3 patties
- about 88 calories per pattie
- Substitutes:
- Storage: Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for 1 month. Nutritional facts: Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg