Tuna and Cottage Cheese Patties: Easy and Healthy Weeknight Meal
These tuna and cottage cheese patties are a quick and nutritious weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, cottage cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley.
- These patties can be served with a side salad or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Tuna, Cottage Cheese, Patties, Healthy Meal, Weeknight Dinner