Best Quick Tasty Tuna Patty Recipe – (Healthy!)

Summertime always reminds me of Tuna Patties. Simple, healthy, and so good for you! This delicious, simple healthy tuna patty recipe is so easy to make. It’s a quick, tasty meal with ingredients in your pantry.

Why is this BEST QUICK, TASTY TUNA RECIPE SO HEALTHY?

I wanted to up the health factor of these tuna burgers, so I added some chopped red peppers, celery, and onions and used a whole grain cracker for the breadcrumbs. This is something you can also do with Salmon Patties or Turkey Burgers. Onion adds moisture and deep flavor. The Red Bell Pepper added a subtle sweetness. I served these with Dijon Honey Coleslaw, which added that lovely crunch. You will love making these easy tuna burgers! Recipes like this are very Mediterranean Diet which we are all about here at Delectable Food Life.

Ingredients in this Mediterranean Tuna Burger

• Albacore Tuna – I used Wild Planet.
• Chopped Yellow Onion
• Chopped Red Bell Peppers
• Chopped Celery
• Ground Whole Grain Crackers – I also used Gluten Free but regular work.
• Garlic Powder
• Eggs
• Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Salt and Pepper

Ingredients for Dijon Honey Coleslaw

• White Cabbage
• Red Cabbage
• Shredded Carrots
• Dijon Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• Lemon
• Honey
• Pepper

How to Make This Quick, Easy Tuna Patty Recipe

Step 1 –

Grind the crackers in a high-speed blender. I used a baked, gluten-free cracker. Any crunchy crackers will do. You can also use Gluten -Free or regular Panko.

Step 2 –

Chop Tuna into Small Pieces. Make sure there are no large pieces. Break up the canned tuna with a fork.

Finely Chop Onions, Celery, and Red Bell Pepper.

Whisk Eggs.

Squeeze Juice of 1/2 of a Lemon.

Add Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper.

Step 3 – Assemble Patties

Blend all ingredients for the Tuna Patties until well combined.

Scoop 1/2 Cup of Mixture into your hand, roll, and press into a Tuna Burger shape.

Place Tuna Patties on a Plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. This helps them to stay together while frying.

While Tuna Patties are in the refrigerator, prepare the homemade Slaw.

SLAW RECIPE

This easy slaw recipe consists of the following:

2 Cups Shredded White Cabbage

1 Cup Shredded Red Cabbage

1 Cup Shredded Carrots

1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise – I used Sir Kensington

1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard – I used Grey Poupon

1 Teaspoon Honey – Add more to taste if you like it sweeter.

Juice of a 1/2 Lemon

6-7 Turns from a Pepper Mill to finish.

Combine everything in a large bowl and mix well.

Makes 4 – 1 Cup Servings

Step 4 – Saute Healthy Tuna Patties in Olive Oil

Preheat a non-stick frying pan to medium-low heat. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil. Saute Tuna Patties for approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Turn Tuna Patties carefully with a large spatula and spoon flipping gently. Remove from heat and serve with Coleslaw. Top Patties with Mayo and Scallions or offer on the side!

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