I would like to share an occasional recipe, healthy of course and easy to prepare. While others in our family enjoy a Hamburger, I also enjoy an alternative to that...such as A turkey burger or fish. I found this recipe in a fun cookbook of mine called Crazy Plates by Janet and Greta Podleski. All low fat foods that taste great. These are wonderful Tuna Burger. I splurged and purchased fresh tuna from Whole foods and they were outstanding. I do recommend using a fresh tuna steak though instead of tuna from the can. Enjoy!!!
1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna steaks
1/2 c. unseasoned, dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. each minced green onions and grated carrots
1 tbsp each reduced sodium soy sauce, grated gingerroot and chopped, fresh cilantro
1 egg
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper
6 hamburger buns
Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and your favorite burger toppings (optional)
* Cut tuna steaks into chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse on and off until tuna is chopped into very small pieces. (If you don't have a food processor, use a very sharp knife and mince the tuna by hand) Transfer to a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix Well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (this is where you can prepare the 'other' burgers for your family)
* Form mixture into 6 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Grill or broil patties for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Be careful not to overcook. Serve on hamburger rolls with low fat burger toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, hones mustard and ketchup.
Make 6 burgers.
Per burger: 338 Calories, 9.5 g fat, 1/7 sat. fat, 32.g protein, 29.4 carbs, 1.6 fiber, 77.5 mg cholesterol, 580.3 sodium
% calories from fat: 26
This sounds delicious! I'm always looking for some good fish recipes. My kids love fish but my husband is the one who needs prodding. He likes shellfish but fish is the challenge. I will try out this recipe!
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