Easy tuna and rice patties recipe

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingrédients

100g (½ cup) medium-grain brown rice

425g can Simply Tuna in Vegetable Oil, drained, reserving 2 tbs oil

2 green shallots, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar

40.00 ml plain flour

1 egg, lightly whisked

1 lemon, rind finely grated, cut into wedges

20.00 ml chopped fresh continental parsley leaves

50g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs

100g green beans, halved lengthways

120g pkt 4 Leaf Salad mix

80ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil

85g (1/3 cup) garlic aioli

Instructions

Step 1

Cook rice using the absorption method following packet directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat reserved tuna oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the shallot and garlic, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.

Step 3

Add shallot and garlic to the cooked rice and toss to combine. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Add the tuna, cheese, flour, egg, lemon rind and parsley to the cooled rice mixture. Season. Shape ¼ cupfuls mixture into patties. Toss patties in breadcrumbs to coat, then place on a plate. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.

Step 5

Meanwhile, place green beans in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 10 minutes or until bright green and tender-crisp. Refresh in cold water. Drain well. Combine with the salad leaves in a bowl.

Step 6

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties, in 2 batches, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden and heated through. Serve with salad, aioli and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 168.31
• Lipides Totaux: 45.9 g
• Lipides Saturés: 9.9 g
• Cholestérol: 87.4 mg
• Sodium: 594.9 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 39.1 g
• Sucres Totaux: 2.2 g
• Protéines: 30.7 g