Easy Tuna Cakes with Greens & Lemon Dressing

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Dried herbs, white beans and canned tuna come together in these easy tuna cakes served over greens. A lemony dressing ties this quick dinner together.

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rinsed no-salt-added canned white beans

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1 teaspoon dried mint

  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans wild albacore tuna packed in oil, drained

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (5 ounce) package spring mix salad greens

Directions

  1. Coarsely mash beans with a fork or potato masher in a large bowl. Stir in egg, 2 teaspoons mustard, lemon zest, dill, mint and tarragon. Flake tuna into chunks; gently fold into the bean mixture. Sprinkle panko over the mixture; gently fold in until well combined. Form the mixture into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Swirl to coat the pan. Cook the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. Whisk lemon juice, honey, pepper, salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and 5 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Divide greens among 4 plates; top each with a tuna cake and drizzle evenly with dressing.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
27g Fat
19g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Vitamin A 2404IU 48%
Sodium 538mg 23%
Potassium 299mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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