Kriska Cooks: Tuna Oatmeal Patties

Tuna Oatmeal Patties Print Recipe

by Sweet Nothings | kriskamarie.com

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 18 patties

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna in olive oil or in water, drained
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• salt & pepper to taste
• vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a clean bowl. Mix well.

2. Roll into individual balls, around 2 inches in diameter, and flatten to form a patty.

3. In a pan with oil over medium heat, cook the patties until golden brown. Flip the patties to cook the other side. Cook each side for about 2 minutes.

4. Transfer to a clean serving plate, serve with sweet chili sauce, and enjoy!

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I don't stock up on canned goods because Mark is not really fond of it. You'll rarely find canned goods in my pantry, except maybe for a piece or two of canned tuna, which most of the time just stays untouched (and even gets expired). But whenever I'm too lazy to cook, a canned tuna would come in handy for a quick protein fix. I'd just pop a can or two in a pan, add in some eggs and a few spices, and Mark's meal prep is sorted.

But I guess, out of all the dishes that I cook for Mark, the tuna-egg formula is his least favorite. Which is why I thought of spicing it up a bit and making them into something that Mark would definitely enjoy.

These Tuna Oatmeal Patties have the same tuna-egg formula, but with added flavors and crunch. And I used oatmeal instead of the usual flour or cornstarch as binder. So I guess we can call this a healthy dish, too? :p

Mark loves having it with freshly cooked white rice. Goes well with plain old tomato ketchup, but I like it more with sweet chili sauce. You may also just do away with flattening them to make tuna meatballs instead.

I had them pan-fried, but baking them in an oven will also work wonders. I'm sure these patties will also taste good in a bun with some mayo, tomatoes, and lettuce; for a delicious no-meat burger. Now that I'll really have to try!

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All photos were taken with an iPhone 6S Plus.

         

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