Appetizer: Tuna Cakes
Delicious low fat tuna cakes that are sure to please.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:
Health and fertility benefits of Tuna Cakes
Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.
Ingredients
2 cans light tuna in water, drained, flaked
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup fat free mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 medium onion
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup chicken stuffing
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 10 minutes (ideally overnight).
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.
3. Use ice cream scoop to add 1/3-cup portions of tuna mixture, in batches, to skillet. (Can also be baked in the oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 10-15 minutes per side).
4. Flatten into patties with back of spatula. Cook 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning patties over after 3 minutes.
5. For easier handling in the skillet - mix all ingredients. Shape into patties as directed. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour before cooking as directed.
6. Note: you can mix up the ingredients as well with shredded carrots, or bread crumbs, green onions, celery, different spices, lobster or crab meat, etc.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 6
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 189 | ||
Fat 6.28 | ||
Carbohydrate 11.49 | ||
Protein 21.16 |