Speedy Tuna Cakes with Olives, Red Peppers & Herbs

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These speedy tuna cakes with olives, red peppers and fresh herbs take only 20 minutes from start to finish. They're tender and bursting with bright flavor. Mashed white beans add texture while also helping to bind the cakes together.

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Melissa Gray
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Melissa Gray

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Melissa Gray trained in traditional French-style cooking, restaurant and front-of-house management. Since transitioning to recipe development and food styling in 2015, Melissa has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled in over 300 photo shoots.

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Speedy Tuna Cakes with Olives, Red Peppers & Herbs
Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Ruth Blackburn
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rinsed no-salt-added canned white beans

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans wild solid white tuna in spring water, drained

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat panko

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped rinsed Kalamata olives

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried, plus more for garnish

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/2 teaspoon dried

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

Directions

  1. Mash beans using a fork or potato masher in a large bowl until coarse in texture. Stir in egg, mustard, lemon zest and crushed red pepper until combined. Flake tuna into chunks; gently fold into the bean mixture. Add panko, bell pepper, olives, dill and mint; gently fold until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 portions; shape into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties.

  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties; cook, turning once, until golden brown and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with additional dill; drizzle with additional oil and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
8g Fat
17g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 patty
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 48%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Vitamin A 711IU 14%
Sodium 487mg 21%
Potassium 124mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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