Polpette di tonno e limone

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more cost-effective.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition, while sardines are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while omitting cheese saves costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Boil the potatoes until tender and then mash them.

In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, drained tuna, lemon zest, chopped scallion, beaten egg, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.

Mix until a compact dough forms.

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

Coat each ball in breadcrumbs for the outer layer.

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until golden brown on all sides.

Serve hot or allow to cool and serve later.

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