Chickpea and Tuna Cakes with Lemon Cream
Elevate weeknight dinners with these flavorful Chickpea and Tuna Cakes with Lemon Cream—a protein-packed recipe that's quick, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these patties combine the wholesome goodness of mashed chickpeas and flaky tuna with a zesty kick of lemon zest, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. What sets this dish apart is the creamy and tangy lemon yogurt sauce, which perfectly complements the savory cakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for meal prepping, light lunches, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve warm with a dollop of lemon cream for a delightful burst of flavor that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (drained)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
Add the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
Form the mixture into 8 small patties or cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
While the cakes cook, prepare the lemon cream. In a small bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with the lemon juice until smooth. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
Serve the chickpea and tuna cakes warm with a dollop of lemon cream on top or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 712 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 449 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
