coxinha au thon (croquette brésilienne au thon)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Prepare the dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil.

Add flour to the boiling mixture; stir until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Let the dough cool slightly; knead until smooth.

Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix tuna, cream cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, black pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.

Take a piece of dough and flatten it in your palm; place a spoonful of filling in the center.

Fold the dough over the filling and shape it into a teardrop; seal the edges well.

Beat an egg in a bowl; set up a breading station with bread crumbs.

Dip each coxinha in the egg, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until hot.

Fry the coxinhas in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; serve warm.

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