Recipe
Tuna Patties With Lemon Dill Sauce
Tuna Patties With Lemon Dill Sauce is another recipe in a range of hunger-fighting, low fat recipes to assist you keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no-hassle meal will help you reach your weight-loss goals – while making mealtime a real treat.
Variety is an essential element of any successful health program. If you get bored with foods, you’re much more likely to abandon your program altogether. Experiment with spices to find exciting alternatives, try new recipes and build your repertoire of quick home cooked meals to replace take outs, frozen dinners and snacks. Your body will love you and your family will be delighted.
These tuna fish patties are delicious hot or cold. They are great for the lunchbox – just hold back the sauce.
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) (350g) can white tuna packed in water, drained and finely flaked
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 egg
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Lemon Dill Sauce
1/4 cup nonfat chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Directions
- In large bowl, combine tuna, breadcrumbs, green onion, egg, milk, and lemon peel.
- With lightly floured hands, form mixture into patties.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
- Cook patties, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until warm.
Add a small amount of flour and mix with a whisk to thicken sauce.
Spoon sauce over tuna patties and serve.
Makes 4-6 Servings
Approximate Nutrients per serving
Calories: 190
Total fat: 1
Saturated fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 72 mg
Sodium: 34 mg
Carbohydrate: 18 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Dietary fiber: less than 1 gram
