Tuna-Patty Burgers

Lennie's Note:

Instead of plain ol' tuna-salad-sandwiches for lunch, try this variation. Also great when you need a light, fast dinner. This recipe easily cuts in half, to serve just 1 or 2.

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 carrot, scraped and finely grated
• 1/4 cup italian-style seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1 green onion, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 hamburger buns

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, eggs, carrot, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley and cayenne; shape mixture into four patties.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Saute tuna patties for four to five minutes on each side; turn carefully as they easily fall apart.
4. Serve on hamburger buns (really nice if toasted) with your choice of condiments; I recommend lettuce leaves and mayonnaise.

Reviews

[Musical Joy]

Fabulous recipe. Een the kids liked these, and we loved that they're pretty heart healthy. Didn't add anything to the recipe (which is odd for me) - it was great as is. Served them on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato and light mayo. Excellent!

[Isabella Nordica]

I loved it though it took me a while longer than 15 min to make! I added about 1 tbsp of oats to soak in the moisture from the carrots, maybe that´s why the burgers weren´t falling apart like you have been warning. Served with gnocci and fresh tomato salad - yummmm! Thanks!