Italian Tuna Loaf - Polpettone di Tonno | Easy Summer Classic

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh tuna is leaner, while sardines are often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour provides a gluten-free option, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, whereas vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.

Add the softened breadcrumbs, grated parmigiano reggiano, and whole eggs to the bowl.

Stir in the rinsed capers, optional anchovy filets, fine salt, black pepper, potato starch, lemon zest, and freshly grated nutmeg.

Mix until well combined.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape.

Boil the tuna loaf gently on the stovetop until cooked through.

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