Quick and Easy Zucchini Tuna Patties
These bite-sized tuna patties make a great appetizer for summer get-togethers and holiday parties alike.
Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans Chicken of the Sea® Solid White Albacore in Water, drained
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low-carb/ gluten-free), plus extra for coating
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Nutrition Facts
calories
283
total fat
15.3g
saturated fat
2.9g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
112mg
sodium
542mg
total carbohydrates
13g
fiber
1g
total sugars
3g
protein
22g
vitamin d
13%
calcium
6%
iron
12%
potassium
8%
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil to a frying pan on medium-high heat and add onions and zucchini. Cook until they are softened. Place in a bowl and allow to cool.
- In bowl with the cooled onions/zucchini, add tuna, lemon juice, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper and combine.
- Make tuna mixture into 8 (3-inch) patties and coat with bread crumbs.
- Add the 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to frying pan and warm over medium heat. Fry the tuna patties until they are a golden brown and warmed all the way through.
Nutrition Facts
calories
283
total fat
15.3g
saturated fat
2.9g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
112mg
sodium
542mg
total carbohydrates
13g
fiber
1g
total sugars
3g
protein
22g
vitamin d
13%
calcium
6%
iron
12%
potassium
8%
