Tuna Patties

Grab a can of tuna from the pantry and turn it into these patties for an easy weeknight meal. Source From www.taste.com.au Super Food Ideas - October 2004 , Page 68 Recipe by Janelle Bloom

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 patties

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  brown onion, grated
• 3  slices  white bread
• 1 (425 g) can  safcol tuna in water, well drained, flaked
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup plain flour
•  olive oil, extra, for cooking
•  tzatziki, dip salad and chips, to serve

Directions

1. Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook for 2 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
2. Place bread into a food processor. Process until fine crumbs form. Place tuna, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 1 egg, parsley, and salt and pepper into a large bowl. Add onion and 2 cups of breadcrumbs. Mix with clean hands until well combined (see hint below).
3. Form 1/4 cup of tuna mixture into a patty. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 12 patties. Place flour onto a plate. Beat remaining 2 eggs together in a shallow dish.
4. Line a tray with paper towels. Pour enough oil into a frying pan to cover the base. Heat over medium heat until hot. Coat patties in flour then dip into egg. Cook patties, 3 at a time, for 3 minutes each side or until golden. Place onto prepared tray. Cover to keep warm while cooking remaining patties.
5. Place patties onto serving plates. Serve with tzatziki, salad and chips.