Quick and Easy Zucchini Tuna Patties
Our healthy quick and easy zucchini tuna patties recipe is the perfect addition to your appetizer menu.
Ingredients
- 1 (43 oz) pouch Chicken of the Sea® Albacore White Tuna in Water
- ¼ c olive oil
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 4 zucchini, grated
- ½ c lemon juice
- 9 eggs
- 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low-carb/ gluten-free), plus extra for coating
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- ¼ c 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 ¼ cup olive oil 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 34 (3-inch) patties and coat with bread crumbs.
- Add the ¼ cup of olive oil to griddle 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%
