Tuna and Quinoa Patties

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These tuna and quinoa patties are healthy, high protein, easy to make and very delicious. This easy recipe for tuna cakes is perfect for those who working out or just for a simple nutritious midweek dinner. You can fry these patties, or if you want an even healthier version, you can bake them. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and a salad and you have a delicious and healthy dinner.

INGREDIENTS

For the patties:

• 2 cans (280) Tuna, drained

• 1 cup (175g) Quinoa + 2 cups (480ml) water

• 3 Eggs

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed

• 2 tablespoon chopped parsley

• Salt to taste

• Pepper to taste

• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin

• 1 teaspoon Paprika

• Olive oil for frying

Dipping sauce:

• 1/2 cup (125g) Yogurt

• 1-2 tablespoons raw tahini

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse the quinoa under cool water, until the water comes out transparent. Put rinsed quinoa in a medium saucepan. Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.

2. To the quinoa add chopped onion, chopped parsley, tuna, eggs and spices. Mix until combined. Form into patties.

3. Option 1: In a large pan with olive oil. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel.

4. Option 2: preheat oven to 350F (175C). Place the patties on a baking trey lined with parchment paper, spray each patty with oil and bake the patties for 25-30 minutes, until golden.

5. Make the dipping sauce: in a small bowl whisk all sauce ingredients.

Alternative with Oats

Makes 9 medium patties

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (280g) tuna

• 1 cup (90) rolled oats

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 large onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 bunch chives

• 1/4 bunch parsley

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp chili flakes or black pepper

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Drain the oil (or water) from tuna cans. place in a large bowl. 2. Finely chop onion, chive and parsley. Crush garlic. Add to the bowl. 3. Place the oats into a food processor and process for 2 minutes. Add the oat flour to the bowl. 4. Add salt and chili flakes or black pepper. mix well. 5. In a small bowl beat eggs and add to the tuna mixture. Stir until well combined. Shape into patties. 6. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes from each side. Or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.