Tuna patties or fish cakes are a regular feature in our house for a few reasons.
- It gets a ‘fish’ recipe onto the menu.
- They are a cheap, but tasty meal.
- The kids love them!
I’ve posted a couple of other patty/fish cake recipes before here and here but this latest version is different again. Plus, it’s loaded with cheese (the feta adds a nice zing) and vegies which makes it not only super tasty, but manages to sneak some extra vegetables into the family’s bellies.
Cheesy Tuna & Vegie Patties
Ingredients
3-4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
425g can tuna
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium zucchini, grated
1 medium carrot, grated
2 eggs, beaten
100g feta, crumbled
1 cup tasty cheese, grated
A few tablespoons of dill and parsley, chopped
1/2 cup plain flour (for dusting)
Method
Put flour into a shallow bowl or on a plate and season with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
Mix everything else together in a large bowl – don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!
Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Take a handful of mixture, shape into a patty, dust in flour and cook in pan. Cook a few minutes each side until golden brown and then drain on some paper. Enjoy!
The Klutzy Cook Notes
- If fresh dill isn’t available, use dried. It is a very worthwhile flavour addition to the recipe.
- Patties can also be cooked on the barbecue or grill.
- Keep the extras for lunch the next day – they are just as good cold.
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