Tuna and Potato Patties
Baked tuna and potato patties made with tuna in oil, mashed potato, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs. They bake until lightly golden with a soft center.
Ingredients
- 200 g potatoes peeled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 290 g canned tuna in oil (2 x 5 oz / 145 g cans), drained
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 30 g fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 medium egg
- 40 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Place 200 g potatoes and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain well, mash until mostly smooth, and leave to cool slightly.
- Add 290 g canned tuna in oil , drained, 2 green onions, finely chopped, 30 g fresh parsley, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, grated, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon chili powder to a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined.
- Add the mashed potatoes and mix until combined. Whisk 1 medium egg separately, add it to the mixture, and stir in 40 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated, until evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 8 equal patties and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake at 180 °C for 30 minutes, until lightly golden outside and soft in the center.
Notes
Drain the tuna thoroughly: Removing excess oil keeps the mixture firm enough to shape without adding a breadcrumb coating.
Cool the potatoes slightly: Hot mashed potatoes can make the mixture softer and more difficult to handle.
Keep the patties even: Similar-sized patties bake at the same rate and develop more consistent color.
Flipping is optional: The tested batch was not flipped, but the patties may be turned halfway for more even browning.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
