Tuna Burgers with Lemon and Thyme

A delicious way to enjoy tuna that’s also very simple to prepare. You can use this dish for a weekend lunch or to take on outings, and the best part is that it’s super light!!

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 burger (recipe makes 2)

• Calories: 215 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 1 gr.

• Grams of protein: 16 gr. equivalent to two servings of protein

• Grams of carbohydrate: 30 gr. equivalent to 2 servings of grains

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1 large can of tuna in water, drained

• 1 egg white

• 30 grams of regular oats

• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

• Salt to taste

• 1 teaspoon thyme

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 2 burger buns or Bimbo thin bread

• Spinach (to taste)

• Tomato sauce (to taste)

Preparation:

• Place the tuna, egg white, oats, celery, onion, thyme, and lemon juice in a deep bowl. Mix everything well using your hands.

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil spray.

• Form two identical patties with the tuna mixture. Place them in the skillet. Cook on that side for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Carefully flip and cook on the other side for approximately 2 minutes or until cooked through.

• Remove from the skillet and place the patties on each of the burger buns, add spinach leaves on top and a teaspoon of tomato sauce.

Enjoy!