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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Burgers

    Quick Healthy Tuna Burgers

    Published: Aug 11, 2016 · Updated: Oct 26, 2020 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Quick healthy tuna burgers are easy to make and a real time saver. This is a delicious recipe made with canned tuna and minimal ingredients. Just tip the ingredients into a bowl, form the patties and you're ready to cook this super low cost much loved family dinner! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #tuna #tunaburger

    Quick healthy tuna burgers are easy to make and a real time saver. This is a delicious recipe made with canned tuna and minimal ingredients.

    A quick healthy tuna burger on a burger bun topped with iceberg lettuce red onion and tomato.

    Quick healthy tuna burgers fit into all the categories I like to cover here at Neil's Healthy Meals.

    Not only are they healthy, easy, low in fat and freezable, but they'll feed a family of 4 for less than £5!

    There's no having to deal with any actual fish as this is a canned tuna burger recipe.

    Just tip the ingredients into a bowl, form the patties and you're ready to cook this super low cost much loved family dinner!

    A quick healthy tuna burger on half a bun. On the other half iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato and red onion. In the background a bottle of tomato sauce and dish of sweet potato fries.

    Seeing as you folks love my quick healthy turkey burgers recipe, I thought it was about time to bring you another tasty burger recipe!

    I often make these healthy tuna burgers for my other half and myself.

    The tuna patties are so quick and easy to put together.

    Plus these fish burgers are made with canned tuna. Which is a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

    Close up of a tuna burger on a bun garnished with iceberg lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion. Bowl of sweet potato fries in the background.

     Why These Are Versatile Quick Healthy Tuna Burgers

    Let me explain just what I mean by adaptable and versatile.

    You see, these quick healthy tuna burgers are ideal for your BBQ too.

    That is of course if you're lucky enough to be able to BBQ!

    Unfortunately we still haven't been able to get the BBQ out once this year. 😮

    Now, there's been some days of good weather during the week where it's been perfectly possible.

    But the last thing I want to do after a 9 hour day at work is haul the BBQ out of the garden shed!

    So, we look forward to the weekend, with hope in our hearts. It could be this weekend for the annual BBQ. Please let it be this weekend.....

    Alas, then of course it's raining. Ha ha! 😆

    But I'm not going to let the weather get me down.

    This is why these quick healthy tuna burgers are adaptable and versatile. If you're able to BBQ them outdoors, then great! It not, shallow fry then indoors, in just a little oil!

    How To Make Tuna Burgers

    1. Tip the tuna, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, lemon juice and spring onions into a large bowl.
    2. Using your hands, form 4 patties. Then place them covered, in the fridge for about one hour.
    3. Gently a little oil in a medium sized frying pan. Cook the tuna patties on each side for approximately 3 – 4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
    4. Serve with iceberg lettuce, lemon slices and a little tartar sauce / low fat mayonnaise between wholemeal buns.

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    Quick healthy tuna burgers are easy to make and a real time saver. This is a delicious recipe made with canned tuna and minimal ingredients. Click to Tweet

    Quick Healthy Tuna Burgers Recipe

    These tuna burgers are a big favourite in our house.  They are freezable and an ideal quick and easy lunch or even dinner idea.

    Can these tuna burgers be baked instead of fried? Yes they can be baked. Pre-heat oven to 180C (fan). Lightly grease a baking tray and place the patties on the tray. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the patties over and bake for a further 10 minutes until lightly browned.

    How to freeze these tuna burgers? If freezing uncooked then wrap each pattie in cling film. Allow to defrost thoroughly before cooking. If freezing cooked then make sure they're completely cooled before wrapping then in cling film. They can be allowed to thaw and easily reheated in your oven.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    These quick healthy tuna burgers take hardly any time at all to make. They're delicious and made with minimal ingredients too. Just tip the ingredients into a bowl, form the patties and you're ready to cook this super low cost flavoursome dinner.
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    Quick Healthy Tuna Burgers Recipe

    These quick healthy tuna burgers take literally no time at all to make. They're delicious and made with minimal ingredients too.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 353kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Non stick frying pan
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 2 160g cans of tinned tuna in spring water drained and flaked
    • 80 g wholemeal breadcrumbs
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 spring onions finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Mix tuna, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, lemon juice and spring onions together in a bowl
    • Using your hands, form 4 patties and place, covered in the fridge for one hour*
    • Gently heat the oil in a medium sized frying pan. Place the patties into the pan and cook on each side for approximately 3 – 4 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
    • Serve with iceberg lettuce, lemon slices and a little tartar sauce / low fat mayonnaise between wholemeal buns.

    Notes

    • You don’t have to place in the fridge for one hour, you can cook these immediately. I just find it helps the patties to bind together better.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.1g | Protein: 28.6g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 124.2mg | Sodium: 936.9mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3.6mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Quick Healthy Tuna Burgers
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 353 Calories from Fat 105
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11.7g18%
    Saturated Fat 2.4g15%
    Cholesterol 124.2mg41%
    Sodium 936.9mg41%
    Carbohydrates 32.1g11%
    Fiber 2.8g12%
    Sugar 3.3g4%
    Protein 28.6g57%
    Vitamin A 350IU7%
    Vitamin C 9.9mg12%
    Calcium 110mg11%
    Iron 3.6mg20%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Quick healthy tuna burgers are easy to make and a real time saver. This is a delicious recipe made with canned tuna and minimal ingredients. Just tip the ingredients into a bowl, form the patties and you're ready to cook this super low cost much loved family dinner! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #tuna #tunaburger

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    Comments

    1. Susie @ Suzlyfe

      August 11, 2016 at 11:48 am

      When are you and Lady Lynne moving into Balmoral ;D I love tuna burgers--I usually add mustard and dill to mine 😀 YUMMERS

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 11, 2016 at 9:13 pm

        We're just waiting on the keys 😉

        I'm not so much into the dill, but I'm all there with adding the mustard to these to give them an extra "kick" GREAT!

        Reply
    2. rachel @ athletic avocado

      August 11, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      Great way to use canned tuna! These look delicious! Pinned for later 🙂

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 11, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks Rachel. It's definitely a really cheap quick healthy meal!

        Reply
    3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 11, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      You can always find cans of tuna or other fish...in my pantry! A staple!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 11, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        And so you'll always be able to find a use for them! 😀

        Reply
    4. Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar

      August 14, 2016 at 1:48 am

      Yum! I love how simple this is. I love making salmon burgers and topping them with mayonnaise, but tuna also has the good fats, and it's cheaper, too!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 14, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks Joyce. I love a good salmon burger too, but for me it's without the mayonnaise. 🙂

        Reply
    5. GiGi Eats

      August 15, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      Oh hello! We are totally on the same page this week - showcasing what TUNA can do! 😉

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 16, 2016 at 9:14 pm

        Yes, we certainly are! Bring on the tuna 😉

        Reply
    6. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      August 18, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Tuna burgers for the win! Another simple and tasty recipe, Neil. I mistook and though this was your post about yours and Lady Lynne's trip - but hope to read that soon.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        August 18, 2016 at 8:32 pm

        Ha ha, thanks Shashi.

        Rucksacks bunkhouse and Braemar coming next week! 😀

        Reply

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