Healthy Tuna Patties – Delicious, Easy and Quick!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of ground oats or rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped or grated
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Drops of olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. Add the eggs, oats, onion, pepper, garlic, and parsley.
  3. Mix well until you have a smooth batter. If it’s too runny, add more oats.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and form pancakes with your hands.
  6. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a few drops of olive oil over medium heat.
  7. Cook the pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and firm.
  8. Serve hot or cold, accompanied by salad or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • If the mixture is too runny, you can add more oats to thicken it.
  • You can bake them at 180ºC for 20-25 minutes if you prefer to avoid the frying pan.
  • The recipe can be adapted with vegetables such as carrots or spinach.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main course
  • Method: Pan / Oven
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

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