High-Protein Tuna Patties | Easy Meal Prep Recipe

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Sardines are often less expensive and provide similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative with more fiber.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binder that adds fiber.

Drain tuna well and place in a large mixing bowl.

Grate the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop parsley. Add to the bowl.

Add the oats to a food processor or a blender and blend into a coarse flour. Add to the bowl.

Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, then pour them into the tuna mixture. Mix everything until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 5–10 minutes to hydrate the oats.

Using damp hands, form the mixture into 10 patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.

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