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Cilantro Jalapeno Tuna Cakes

Cilantro Jalapeno Tuna Cakes: Spicy Crunch in Every Bite

These Cilantro Jalapeno Tuna Cakes deliver a flavorful kick and are perfect for meal prepping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna drained
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro minced
  • 0.25 cup Onion diced
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt or Mayo use Greek yogurt for healthier option
  • 0.25 cup Almond Flour or Breadcrumbs for low-carb option, use almond flour
  • 1 piece Jalapeño diced, deseed for milder flavor
  • 0.5 piece Lemon or Lime Juice juice of half a fruit
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin optional
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
For Frying and Dipping
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying
  • 0.5 cup Sriracha and Greek Yogurt or Mayo for dipping aioli

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Fork
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, beaten egg, minced cilantro, diced onion, Greek yogurt or mayo, almond flour, diced jalapeño, and the juice from half a lemon or lime. Stir until everything is fully blended and holds together.
  2. Shape the mixture into 6-8 uniform patties, about ¾ inch thick. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to help firm them up.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  4. Carefully place the chilled patties in the hot skillet, frying for about 5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until golden on the other side.
  5. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with salad, in sandwiches, or atop greens with sriracha aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These cakes can be customized with different spices or herbs. Make sure to refrigerate for 10 minutes to help them firm up while frying.

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