Tuna Fish-Cheese Patties

Kathy228's Note:

Tuna patties are milder than salmon. And the flavor of the other ingredients shine through the tuna. Serve them on a plate with pan-fried potatoes and sliced tomatoes and avocados. Or in a toasted pita with lettuce, thin sliced tomatoes and a touch of mayo. Don't forget a handful of potato chips.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 4.0 Patties

• 2 slices bread , whole grain
• 2 tablespoons milk (or water)
• 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna , drained
• 3 tablespoons green peppers , finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons onions , finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , smashed and minced
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 egg , stirred
• ½ cup cheddar cheese , grated
• ¼ cup panko (or other bread crumbs)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Into a small bowl, tear-up the bread and soak in 2 tbsp milk for a couple minutes. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together (except oil and Panko).
3. If the mixture feels too wet, add Panko a tbsp at a time, until you can form soft balls.
4. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan.
5. Form tuna mixture into patties and fry for 5 minutes until golden brown.
6. Carefully flip the patties. Add more oil if necessary and brown the other side for 5 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve after a 4 or 5 minute rest.

Reviews

[Giovanni-B]

The flavor wasn't too bad but the bread gave this a definite "mushy" texture -- sorry, not to our liking. Won't be making this one again. Thanks for sharing, though, Kathy.