Veggie Tuna Burgers

Submitted by jessi_mcg

"From Healthy Cooking. I may add more tuna. PLEASE NOTE: As written, these are fairly bland. I am leaving the recipe that way for the benefit of folks feeding picky little ones. In the future, though, I will add some dill and Dijon mustard, or perhaps oregano and LOTS more garlic!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded
• 1 cup yellow squash, shredded
• 1 cup carrot, shredded
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs (I used 1 1/2 c oatmeal, slightly pulverized)
• 1 (6 ounce) can light chunk tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter

directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and carrots; saute until tender. Drain and cool to room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, tuna, salt and pepper. Add vegetable mixture. Shape into six 3-1/2-in. patties.
3. Coat the same skillet again with cooking spray; cook patties in butter for 3-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve on buns with cheese, lettuce and tomato.

Reviews

[PSU_Lioness]

Our family REALLY enjoyed these patties. I wound up adding an extra can of tuna for more protein, a few spices (seasoned salt instead of regular, dill and chili powder) and I followed your advice and used the oatmeal that I processed in my food processor. Instead of frying them, I baked them on a cookie sheet at 350 for 15 minutes, flipped and baked 10 minutes more. Everyone really liked them, including my 2-year-old that is going through a picky phase. We ate ours on buns, and after one, I was more full than I would have been if I would have eaten a beef burger (without the gross feeling). I am going to hold onto this recipe and we will definitely be making them again!

 

[loof751]

Great tuna patties! I don't care for onions so left them out, otherwise made as directed. I didn't think these were bland at all; they weren't savory, but the sauteed veggies and garlic added a nice flavor punch. Served these as a light meal without buns/toppings and really enjoyed - thanks for sharing the recipe! Made for Spring Pick-A-Chef 2011