Tuna Burgers
These tuna burgers are protein-packed, full of flavor, crisp on the outside and have a tender interior. Garnish with toppings of your choice for a quick and easy dinner idea!
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- One 12 ounce can tuna in water drained
- 2 slices white bread torn into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato slices and tartar sauce for topping, if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, bread pieces, egg, mayo, celery, onion and black pepper.
- Divide the mixture into 4-6 even portion and form into burger patties (I typically do about 1 cm thick); set aside.
- Bring a skillet to medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter, vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Place the patties on the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Flip the patties and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 0.29mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg