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Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes

Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes: Quick, Crispy, and Totally Delicious

Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes are quick, high-protein snacks with a crispy exterior and creamy interior, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 can Canned Tuna drained, provides protein and savory flavor
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese adds creaminess and moisture
  • 1 large Egg beaten lightly to bind the mixture
  • 2 Green Onions chopped, adds freshness
  • handful Parsley optional, enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder offers depth and enhances savory aspect
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste, for balancing flavors
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs provides crunch and helps bind the patties

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 can of drained tuna with 1 cup of cottage cheese using a fork until well blended.
  2. Add 1 beaten egg, 2 chopped green onions, a handful of parsley if using, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Gradually mix in 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs until the mixture thickens and holds together.
  4. Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into patties, about 2½ inches in diameter.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
  6. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest before serving warm with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes are a tasty and nutritious alternative to typical snack options. Pair with a dipping sauce like lemon-dill yogurt for extra flavor.

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