Jalapeño Tuna Cakes

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These Jalapeño Tuna Cakes are BIG on flavor and low in calories. Joining canned fish with finely hacked jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro, alongside breadcrumbs and Greek yogurt, make these an absolute necessity make supper. Top them with some Chipotle Ranch Dressing for considerably more flavor!

Of late, I’ve been making all the fish plans. We grew up eating a ton of it, and keeping in mind that I realize that new fish is better, I furtively LOVE the canned stuff. I’ve even been known to eat extra fish liquefies for breakfast, with LOTS of pickles.

Ingredients

  • 18 oz. canned tuna – drained of liquid (undrained weight is 24 oz.)
  • 1 medium jalapeño – diced (half the seeds included)
  • 1/3 cup green onions – finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro – dinely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil – for frying
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Instructions

  1. Strain the tuna, and chop up the chunks with a fork. Add to a mixing bowl. Then add the remaining ingredients – the finely chopped jalapeno, green onions, and cilantro – and the egg, yogurt, breadcrumbs, and seasonings (garlic powder, cumin, salt, and papper).
  2. Using your hands, form about six patties from the tuna mixture. Place on a platter, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add some olive oil and saute about three patties at a time, flipping to make sure both sides are nice and golden brown. Be careful so that the patties don’t break apart. They are a bit fragile.
  4. Serve with a spoonful of Chipotle Ranch Dressing, if desired. Recipe is on the blog.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg