Healthy Tuna Patties | High Protein, Low Carb (KETO)

Why you’ll love this recipe

• 🥙Versatile: Serve these low calorie tuna patties with a fresh salad, pita bread, a grain bowl, or eat them on their own for a light and healthy meal.
• 🙌Make Ahead or Meal Prep: You can make them in advance and store them in the fridge, or even freeze then, so you can have a quick and healthy meal at any time.
• 🌿Healthy: These tuna patties are high protein, low-carb, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and perfect for a ketogenic diet (KETO).
• 👨‍🍳Simple to Make: The preparation is quite straightforward and requires minimal ingredients, such as canned tuna, eggs, and your preferred seasonings.

Recipe Ingredients

• Tuna: Use canned tuna in water for a lighter and healthier result.
• Onion: You can use white or yellow onion for a mild flavor, or red onion for a spicier flavor.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic gives the best result, but you can also use garlic powder or omit it altogether.
• Parsley: Fresh parsley pairs perfectly will tuna and will give it a fresh and herby flavor.
• Lemon: Lemon zest will give the tuna patties a delicious citrusy aroma.
• Spices: Season with salt and pepper and add more spices for flavor, such as cumin, and paprika.
• Eggs: Eggs are necessary to bind all the ingredients.
• Ground almonds: Use finely ground almonds or low carb flour such as oat flour to make the patties firmer.
• Olive oil: Olive oil is used to brown the patties in the pan. You can use also different oils of choice, such as avocado. To reduce the oil amount, you can bake the patties in the oven or air fryer.

This is just a short review of the ingredients; for the complete recipe, including quantities, scroll down to the recipe card 👇

Serving Suggestions

You can serve these high protein tuna cakes with a salad such as this Edamame Salad or a Tabbouleh Salad, roasted vegetables like Roasted Cabbage Wedges, or Roasted Chickpeas, or even in a sandwich with Homemade Pita Bread. This recipe is very versatile, and you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge, so you can have a quick and healthy meal at any time.

How to make High Protein Tuna Patties

1. Open two cans of tuna and drain the oil/water.Transfer drained tuna onto a mixing bowl.
2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, eggs and mix until combined.
3. Add almond flour and mix until combined. Form into patties.
4. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties into the pan and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes, flip and fry until golden.

Tips and Tricks

• To make the high protein tuna patties healthier, you can bake the patties in preheated 180C (350F) oven for 15-20 minutes. Or in the airfryer for 10-12 minutes.
• Make a double batch and store in the fridge or freezer to have ready whenever you need a last-minute healthy meal.
• Add more spices and seasonings such as mustard, hot sauce, or sriracha to make different flavor variations.

Make Ahead and Storage

Tuna patties can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Here are a few ways to store them:

Refrigeration: Once the patties are cooked, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Freezing: If you want to store the patties for a longer period, you can freeze them. Place the patties on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer until they are frozen solid. Once they are frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag. They will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Reheating: To reheat the patties, you can use the oven, skillet, or microwave. If using the oven, preheat it to 350F and place the patties on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through. If using a skillet, heat a small amount of oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side or until heated through. If using the microwave, place the patties on a microwave-safe plate and reheat for about 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Common Questions

More Recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe, and you’re looking for some high protein tuna recipes, here are some healthy options:

• Avocado and Tuna Salad
• Tuna and Quinoa Patties
• Tuna Sandwich