Tuna Patties
These tuna patties are a simple, satisfying way to turn pantry staples into a flavorful meal made with flaky tuna and mashed sweet potato.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, tuna, bell pepper, onion, garlic, egg, chives, lemon juice and paprika. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Scoop the mixture and shape into small cakes, about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the cakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Nutrition
Notes
- Drain the tuna well: Excess liquid can make the mixture too soft and difficult to shape.
- Cool the sweet potato: Letting it cool slightly before mixing prevents the egg from scrambling.
- Keep patties small: Smaller patties hold together better and cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cooking in batches helps the patties brown instead of steaming.
- Flip carefully: Use a thin spatula and flip once the bottom is fully set and golden.
- Serving Suggestions: We love having these with Sautéed Broccolini and Sweet Potato Chips.
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