Main DishesOctober 24, 2013
Calories
498
Sodium
1591mg
66% DV
Fat
11g
18% DV
Protein
39g
78% DV
Carbs
55g
18% DV
Fiber
6g
27% DV
Tuna Zucchini Cakes
122
I’ve been on a non-stop hunt to find scrumptious tuna recipes my whole life. Although I do enjoy a simple cold tuna sandwich or a crispy, bubbly tuna melt every now & again, that’s about as far as my tuna adventures have gone. I would be willing to make a good old fashioned tuna salad every now & again, but John has a strong dislike (hate?) of all things cold-noodle-mayo-salad-based. I can’t blame him… most of them aren’t very good (especially when drenched in mayo, or even worse… sweet
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1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can light water-packed tuna, drained & flaked
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or wheat germ
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can light water-packed tuna, drained & flaked
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs or wheat germ
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion & cook until tender. Remove from heat. Add the tuna, 1/2 cup bread crumbs or wheat germ, zucchini, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, salt...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
498
Sodium
1591mg
66% DV
Fat
11g
18% DV
Protein
39g
78% DV
Carbs
55g
18% DV
Fiber
6g
27% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g17%
Polysaturated Fat2g15%
Monosaturated Fat5g36%
Cholesterol53mg17%
Sodium1591mg66%
Potassium976mg27%
Protein39g78%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g27%
Sugar4g9%
Vitamin A993IU19%
Vitamin B61mg71%
Vitamin C14mg24%
Calcium180mg18%
Iron4mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.