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Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes

Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes: Crispy, High-Protein Delight

Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes are quick, easy, and packed with protein, making them a delightful meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Mixture
  • 1 can Canned Tuna drained
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with ricotta
  • 1 large Egg can replace with chia or flax seeds for vegan option
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped, chives are a great substitute
  • 1/4 cup Parsley optional, dill is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic, use sparingly
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Coating and Cooking
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for pan-frying

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine one can of drained tuna and one cup of cottage cheese until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Crack one egg into the bowl and stir in chopped green onions, optional parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently fold in about half a cup of panko breadcrumbs until combined.
  4. Form the mixture into six equal-sized patties, about 2½ inches wide.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the patties, cooking for 3–4 minutes on each side.
  6. Transfer the cooked patties to a serving plate and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure patties are firmly shaped; leftover cakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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