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Tuna Melt

_Bro
_Bro Posts: 437 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Okay, so I don't care for tuna. However, it's a cheap source of protein that comes in a can.
Here's a little recipe that I've come to enjoy:

Tuna Melt Patties - (Makes 2 patties or 1 large) time - 5 mins?
Ingredients:
1 6oz. can tuna, drained (In Water)
1 egg white, beaten (Use Quick Egg Whites to lower cal. content)
2 tbsp. oatmeal (quick or regular)
2 tbsp. onion, diced (or ¼ tsp onion powder)
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt or salt substitute & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (optional) or Fat Free Cheese

Directions:
Mix all ingredients except cheese together in a small bowl. Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Make two small patties by spooning ½ of tuna mixture into each side of the pan and lightly pressing with fork to flatten into a patty. Cook until both sides are brown. Top with 1 tbsp. cheese and serve alone, on top of light bread, or with sides of choice. I like Ezekiel Bread!

Nutritional Information Per Serving (Estimate):
Calories - 146.5, Carbs - 4.5 g, Protein - 25.5g, Fat - 2g, Fiber - .5g

Some variations:
Use Egg whites to lower the calorie content and bump up the Oats
Add good sources of fat like Walnuts or Almonds...

Yummy, quick and cheap!

Replies

  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    mmm bump i have several cans of tuna in my pantry just staring at me...
  • rudeboi220
    rudeboi220 Posts: 22 Member
    Going to try that, it sounds good :smile:
  • gehlerc
    gehlerc Posts: 651 Member
    Sounds great!

    Ummm...stupid question: Does the recipe make one serving, or two servings?
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    Sounds yummy! I LOVE tuna! Thanks for sharing
  • lot013
    lot013 Posts: 53
    bump
  • _Bro
    _Bro Posts: 437 Member
    Sounds great!

    Ummm...stupid question: Does the recipe make one serving, or two servings?

    One serving... I also like to spice it up with a little chili pepper.. Quick easy and a great way to make use of tuna. Just keep in mind the mercury content.. Don't eat it everyday -- not that you would do that ;)
  • Octomonkey
    Octomonkey Posts: 72 Member
    Mmmmmmmmmmm I love tuna. Gonna try that recipe tomorrow for lunch. Nom nom
  • ashleylockerman
    ashleylockerman Posts: 16 Member
    Bump yum :)
  • chawntamarie
    chawntamarie Posts: 22
    I'm gonna make these today and give them a try.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    pssst.... there is a separate Recipes message board. Not complaining, just wanted to make sure you knew.
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