Tuna Zucchini Cakes

October 24, 2013

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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

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

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...
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Nutritions

Calories
498

Sodium
1591mg
66% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
39g
78% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV