Tuna Patties Recipe

As a new MomE, I am always striving for ways to include more fruits and vegetables into the diet of my family! Now that our daughter is eating “adult meals” I decided to try this and it was a knock out of the ball park! Everyone in the house enjoyed them! Hoping this one is a hit for you too!

Tuna patties

• SERVES 10

• PREP 0:20

• COOK 0:15

Tuna patties are a great budget dinner option that the whole family can enjoy. With a crunchy exterior, these patties are made of tuna, potato and diced vegetables and are delicious served with a green salad.

Ingredients:

• 500 g potato (skin on)

• 185 g canned tuna (drained)

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup carrot (grated)

• 3/4 cup zucchini (grated)

• 1/2 cup tasty cheese

• 1/2 cup wholemeal plain flour

• 3 tbs canola oil

Prep:

1. Cut potatoes into quarters, put in a saucepan with cold salted water and bring to the boil. Once soft, drain water and mash potatoes with the skin on.

2. In a large mixing bowl add remaining ingredients except the oil.

3. Add potato mash to tuna mixture, season with salt and pepper then fold ingredients together until well combined.

4. Shape patties using your hands - I use a quarter cup measurement for each patty.

5. Heat a large frying pan; add oil and once heated, place the patties in the oil and fry until golden brown.

6. Cook the patties in several batches for best results.

Notes:

• I like to leave the skin on new potatoes because it is so thin and holds all the nutrients- and my kids never notice.

• For variety, mix up your veggies. If your child loves sweet potato, make a sweet potato mash for something different.

• Recipe created by Camilla Baker for Kidspot, Australia’s best recipe finder.