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Lemon Dill Tuna Patties

Details

Serves: 4

Number of ingredients: 14

To prep: 15 minutes

To cook: 10 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • Kilojoules: 1318

  • Calories: 315

  • Protein : 32.5g

  • Fat: 15.2g

  • Saturated Fat: 2.7g

  • Carbohydrates: 9.2g

  • Carbohydrates per 100g: 3.2g

  • Fiber : 5g

  • Sodium: 368mg

  • Potassium: 900mg

Ingredients

400g tin tuna in spring water, drained  

1 teaspoon dried dill  

½ cup almond meal  

1 large egg  

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley  

1 small onion finely chopped  

Salt and pepper to taste  

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 

1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil  

Tzatziki (see recipe below) 

Lemon wedges  

Tzatziki ingredients

2 cups (500g) Greek yoghurt, reduced fat 

1 small cucumber, chopped finely  

1 small clove garlic 

1 Tablespoon finely chopped mint 

1 Tablespoon finely chopped dill  

2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed  

Freshly ground black pepper and salt 

Method

  1. Mash the tuna with a fork and then add all the other ingredients (except the olive oil). Mix well and form into 8 small patties. Refrigerate for a few hours so patties become firm. 
  2. Brush a large frying pan with olive oil. Place patties in the pan and cook on medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn patties over carefully and cook for a further 4 minutes until golden brown. 
  3. Serve 2 patties per person with 2 Tablespoons Tzatziki, a lemon wedge and a cup of salad leaves (or steamed vegetables).  

Tzatziki Method: 

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.