Easy & Healthy Tuna Patties: A Delicious Kid-Friendly Recipe

Name: Easy & Healthy Tuna Patties: A Delicious Kid-Friendly Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 packages Tuna (strained, preferably in water); 2 medium-sized Carrots; 2 large Eggs; 1 medium-sized Zucchini; 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon Oatmeal

Discover how to make delicious and healthy tuna patties that both kids and adults will adore. This simple recipe uses common ingredients like canned tuna, fresh carrots, zucchini, and eggs, baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Ideal for a quick lunch or a nutritious dinner, these homemade tuna patties are a fantastic addition to your family's meal rotation. Follow along for an easy, step-by-step guide to a flavorful and satisfying dish!

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Ready to Bake Tuna Patties

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

25g

Protein

15g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Golden Brown Tuna Patties

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Delicious Baked Tuna Patties

Instructions

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Grate the carrots and zucchini using a grater into a large mixing bowl.
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Grate the carrots and zucchini using a grater into a large mixing bowl.
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Grating finely ensures better texture in the patties and helps them bind.
2
Add the strained tuna (ensure excess water is removed), eggs, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, breadcrumbs, and oatmeal to the bowl with the grated vegetables. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a uniform mixture.
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Add the strained tuna (ensure excess water is removed), eggs, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, breadcrumbs, and oatmeal to the bowl with the grated vegetables. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a uniform mixture.
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Mix thoroughly but gently to combine without overworking the mixture.

3
Form the mixture into small, even-sized circles or oval-shaped patties. Arrange them neatly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each patty.
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Form the mixture into small, even-sized circles or oval-shaped patties. Arrange them neatly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each patty.
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Moistening your hands slightly with water or oil can prevent sticking when forming patties.
4
Lightly spray or drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the patties for extra crispness and flavor. Place the baking tray into a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Lightly spray or drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the patties for extra crispness and flavor. Place the baking tray into a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
25m
Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven and desired level of golden-brown crispness.