Appetizer: Tuna Cakes

Delicious low fat tuna cakes that are sure to please.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Tuna

Health benefits of Tuna Cakes

Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.

Ingredients

2 cans light tuna in water, drained, flaked
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup fat free mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 medium onion
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup chicken stuffing

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 10 minutes (ideally overnight).

2. Heat a large non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat.

3. Use ice cream scoop to add 1/3-cup portions of tuna mixture, in batches, to skillet. (Can also be baked in the oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 10-15 minutes per side).

4. Flatten into patties with back of spatula. Cook 6 minutes or until golden brown on both sides, carefully turning patties over after 3 minutes.

5. For easier handling in the skillet - mix all ingredients. Shape into patties as directed. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour before cooking as directed.

6. Note: you can mix up the ingredients as well with shredded carrots, or bread crumbs, green onions, celery, different spices, lobster or crab meat, etc.

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