martha's healthy fried tuna patties

Recipe by
Sue West
Lookout, CA

My wonderful cousin Martha made these for our lunch when I visited my family in Kentucky last summer and I had to have the recipe. We had some leftover which we ate cold as snacks the next day. They were just as delicious!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For martha's healthy fried tuna patties

  • 1 can
    black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 sm
    red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sm
    green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    carribean jerk seasoning
  • 1 1/3 c
    panko bread crumbs, divided
  • 2 CANS TUNA, DRAINED
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    carribean jerk seasoning
  • 4 tsp
    lime juice
  • a sprinkle of dill weed if desired

How To Make martha's healthy fried tuna patties

  • 1
    Mix 1st seven ingredients together, using 1 cup of the Panko bread crumbs
  • 2
    Form into patties and press patties into the 1/3 cup of remaining Panko crumbs.
  • 3
    Fry in hot oil of your choice, (olive oil NOT recommended)until golden brown, gently flip over and fry till golden on the other side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve with dressing if desired.
  • 4
    Mix dressing ingredients together and chill while frying patties.
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