Tuna cakes have been a new hit around our place- great for a chilly winter meal.

I add in broccoli that has been steamed and pureed, or kale that has been steamed and pureed. I also add in some Flax seed meal for a little extra oompf.

Do you have any variation we should try? Do you like this recipe? Leave a comment below and tell us your thoughts.

Tuna Cakes

1 can (7 1/2 oz.) tuna
1 tbsp. finely minced onion
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt & a little pepper
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. oil

Drain tuna and chop coarsely. Combine tuna, onion, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in bowl. Mix well. Divide into 3 portions. Roll each portion in remaining bread crumbs and form into 3 patties. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat, cook cakes 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce.

Source: www.cooks.com

About Shelagh Cummins

Shelagh Cummins is the founder, editor and Mum-in-chief at Practicalmum.com – an online community parenting resource & blog. She is also the Principal at BizTrainHer.com, a boutique firm specializing in desiging, developing and facilitating training for women in business.

Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | More Posts (425)