Description
Delicious and healthy tuna oat patties that are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, oats, egg, onion, garlic, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform and can hold its shape.
- Shape the mixture into small, compact patties using your hands.
- Warm a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for a few minutes per side, or until they turn crisp and golden.
- Transfer the patties to a paper towel–lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including chopped herbs or spices to the mixture.
- These patties can be served with a dipping sauce or on a bun as a tuna burger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg