Tuna Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Partially mash potatoes in a bowl with a fork until they begin to hold together.

2. 2

   Add tuna, egg, salt, pepper and I teaspoon oil; stir to combine.

3. 3

   Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

4. 4

   Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; add the patties and cook until browned on the first side, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Carefully turn the patties with a wide spatula and cook until golden on the second side, about 3 minutes more.