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Pantry Tuna Cakes
Anderson Jorge

Tuna Cakes & Lemon Herb Greens

High-Protein Pantry Recipe for Busy Nights
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 5 oz / 140 g each tuna, drained well
  • ½ cup canned white beans lightly mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs or oat flour
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • For the Lemon Herb Greens
  • 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chopped parsley or herbs

Method
 

  1. Drain tuna thoroughly to remove excess moisture
  2. Add tuna to a mixing bowl and flake with a fork
  3. Stir in mashed white beans for texture and fiber
  4. Add egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
  5. Mix until the mixture holds together easily
  6. Shape into small patties using your hands
  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  8. Place tuna cakes gently into the pan
  9. Cook until golden and lightly crisp on one side
  10. Flip carefully and cook the other side until browned
  11. Remove from pan and set aside
  12. In the same pan, add olive oil for greens
  13. Toss in greens or spinach and cook briefly
  14. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt
  15. Stir just until greens soften but remain vibrant
  16. Plate greens alongside warm tuna cakes

Notes

Protein: 28 g

Carbohydrates: 18 g

Fat: 14 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 1 g

Sodium: 410 mg