Super Healthy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise
Elevate your weeknight meals with these **Super Healthy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise**—a light yet satisfying twist on traditional burgers! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and fragrant additions like garlic, green onion, parsley, and tangy lemon zest, these patties are seared to golden perfection in a dash of olive oil. The star of the dish is the creamy, zesty lemon garlic mayonnaise, made with fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic for a burst of flavor in every bite. Served on toasted whole-grain buns with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these burgers are a delicious and nutritious option that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a healthy substitute for your burger cravings, these tuna burgers are as easy to make as they are irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
- 1 egg
- 2 stalks green onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, for mayonnaise)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 whole-grain burger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they come together and can form patties.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the lemon garlic mayonnaise by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic for mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well until smooth.
Toast the whole-grain burger buns lightly in a toaster or on a skillet if desired.
Assemble the burgers by spreading a layer of lemon garlic mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
Place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bun, then add the cooked tuna burger patty.
Top with the remaining half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1428 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 128.1 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2845 mg | 61% | |
*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.
