Easy to make Thai Tuna Patties with a simple fresh cilantro cabbage slaw. You just need a few simple ingredients to make a high protein flavorful meal.
Course Appetizer, Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Seafood, Under 30 Min
Keyword tuna patties
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4patties with slaw
Calories 268cal
Author Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Ingredients
For the slaw
½cupshredded carrots
½cupshredded cabbage
¼cupchopped cilantro
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1teaspooncoconut sugar
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
A few dashes of hot sauce, if you like it spicy
For the burgers
2(5 ounce) cans Genova Yellowfin Tuna
1egg
1tablespooncoconut flour (or ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs)
¼cupfreshly chopped cilantro
½tablespoonfreshly grated ginger
2clovesgarlic, minced
¼teaspoonturmeric
½teaspooncayenne pepper
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1teaspooncoconut oil
For topping:
1avocado, sliced
Optional:
4whole wheat or gluten-free hamburger buns
Instructions
Make your slaw. In a small bowl combine carrots, cabbage, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar, sesame oil, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes.
In a medium bowl mix together tuna, egg, coconut flour, cilantro, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt and pepper until well combined. Break up the tuna with a fork and mix together until well combined.
Use your hand to form four even patties. If they don’t seem like they are sticking together well, place in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
Add coconut oil to a nonstick skillet or griddle and place over medium heat. Add each patty to the skillet and cook for about 2-4 minutes, until golden brown, then carefully flip patty and cook for another 2-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to buns or lettuce wraps. Add avocado slices and cilantro cabbage mixture. Serve with extra hot sauce, aioli or mayo if you’d like. Serves 4.