Tuna Patties

Serve as a dinner entrée with a potato and a vegetable or as a sandwich on a whole-wheat hamburger bun. Either way, it’s a healthy quick meal. You may want to double this recipe if serving four. This recipe works well in diabetic menus.

1 can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 drops Tabasco sauce
3 saltines (unsalted top), crushed

Flake tuna and mix with remaining ingredients. Form into two patties and proceed with one of the methods below.

Conventional oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange patties on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Stove top: Spray a griddle or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook each patty a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

Quick & Healthy Tip of the Month
by cookbook author Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD

“Cook once and serve twice” is my motto. It saves you so much time and can cut meal preparation time in half. So when you choose a recipe, decide if you can make double and have leftovers for another meal or for lunches. Plan to eat leftovers in a couple of days or freeze for later use. Taking leftovers for your lunch is a real money saver and may also give you extra time to go for a walk.