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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (163g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: Egg Beaters egg substitute
Calories 95
Calories from Fat 25		(27%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 2.9g	4%
	Saturated Fat 0.6g	3%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg		6%
Sodium 281mg		11%
Potassium 141mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	1%
	Sugars 1.3g
Protein 11.3g		22%
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Tuna Burgers

Recipe #282447 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Andi of Longmeadow Farm
Jan 29, 2008

Life can't be about all beef. "Where's The Beef?" questions are fewer nowadays due to an influx of health concerns, as well as those that are watching their weight. The Longmeadow Farm is following suit and will openly and warmly embrace these new "burgers" to grace our "Saturday Lunch at the Farm" crowd. I wanted to produce a light(ish) tuna burger that made Dennis, Jerry, Uncle Dick, and my Dad feel as light as a Spring beetle floating around on a wind current after lunch. This recipe did it. Everyone was full, but not so full they wanted to clamber off to the backyard hammock, and pull their hat over their face. This gave them enough energy to have their giddy-up for all the many maelstroms that would undoubtedly follow them around for the afternoon. Go ahead, try them "Maryland" style with the use of our beloved "Old Bay Seasoning" and get ready to work hard this afternoon. Can be easily doubled for a big crowd.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs (or canned)
1 tablespoon pickle relish
3 tablespoons Egg Beaters egg substitute or 1 egg
1 teaspoon pimiento (optional)
1 green onion (chopped)
1 small celery (chopped)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or I use extra Old Bay!) (optional)
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 small green pepper, chopped (optional)
4-5 slices cheddar cheese (thin slice, optional) (optional) or soy cheese (thin slice) (optional)
hamburger buns

Directions

1
Open and drain canned tuna.
2
Mix together rest of ingredients except tuna, cheese and rolls.
3
When mixing ingredients, I add one ingredient at a time, and gently but throughly mix all ingredients.
4
Add tuna and gently fold together, and make firm patties.
5
Heat skillet, that is sprayed with cooking spray or use 1 teaspoon of oil on bottom of pan.
6
When heated on medium high heat, add each patty browning on each side for 5 minutes each.
7
Add a piece of cheese on top to melt slightly.
8
Open hamburger buns, and place in oven @350 degrees until toasted, (about 3/4 minutes).
9
Put on buns and serve with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mustard.

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From: breezermom

On Sep 6, 2009

I have to admit, I was quite bad at lunch today. I had one of these as a burger with cheese, but then decided I just had to see what it tasted like all by itself! I put everything in it (even the optionals), and added a bit more old bay. Out of red tabasco (only had the green), so used Frank's Hot sauce instead. I followed French Tart and Boomette's advice and reduced the heat ...glad I did as mine would have burned otherwise. Believe it or not, I've never had a tuna patty....salmon patties, yes, but never tuna patties. I won't make that mistake any longer. These were a lovely light lunch (if I hadn't had two!) Made for Fall PAC 2009.

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From: MsSally

On Jul 15, 2009

OMG! These were wonderful, DH was almost speachless, except for "these are so good" every other bite I used two 5 oz cans of tuna and 1 1/2 the amounts of the other ingrediets, I didn't measure the Old Bay just "dumped" it in there. I made 4 nice size burgers. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo and home grown maters. YUMMY. I will be making this often. Thanks so much for posting this winner, as always....

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From: Annacia

On Mar 31, 2009

I can only agree with all of the other folks who have reviewed this great little gem. I haven't had a tuna pattie in a lot of years (why, I have no idea) but they are now back on the menu! I used onion powder and added 1/4 tsp of garlic powder as well. I server my burgers on sandwich sized Parmesan-Cornmeal Biscuits, with a pickle slice, tomato and spinach leaves. This was enjoyed to the last atom. Made for PAC, Spring 09.

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From: Chef #715831

On Mar 5, 2009

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