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Have 1 Can of Tuna at Home? Try This Easy, Healthy & Tasty Tuna Recipe

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Tuna Veggie Pancake

Cultural Context

The Tuna Veggie Pancake is a popular American dish that combines the convenience of canned tuna with fresh vegetables, creating a savory pancake that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks, utilizing pantry staples to create something delicious and satisfying. Today, variations can be found in many households, often adapted to include seasonal vegetables or different spices, making it a versatile option for any meal.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 can tuna
1 tomato
2 mushrooms
¼ onion
10g parsley
4 eggs
salt
black pepper
30g shredded cheese
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
olive oil

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a nutritious alternative with similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: omit

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Open a can of tuna and drain out some of the liquid.

2

Dice 1 tomato and add to a bowl.

3

Chop 2 mushrooms and add to the bowl.

4

Chop ¼ onion and add to the bowl.

5

Chop 10g parsley and add to the bowl.

6

Place the drained tuna into the bowl.

7

Crack 4 eggs into the bowl.

8

Add salt to taste and black pepper to taste.

9

Add 30g shredded cheese to the bowl.

10

Add 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to the bowl.

11

Mix well with a spoon.

12

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat.

13

Pour the tuna mixture into the pan and spread it evenly.

14

Cook for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.

15

After 5 minutes, flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes on medium heat.

16

Once both sides are golden and firm, remove from the pan.

Cooking Techniques

mixingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

non-stick panbowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Tuna PancakeSavory Tuna Fritter

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