Tuna and Sweet Potato Kumera Patties
Elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistible Tuna and Sweet Potato Kumera Patties, a delightful combination of hearty flavors and healthy ingredients. Packed with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, protein-rich canned tuna, and aromatic parsley and garlic, these patties are both nutritious and delicious. The addition of breadcrumbs ensures a perfect golden-crisp texture, while a splash of lemon juice brightens up every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe makes a quick and versatile dish that pairs beautifully with a fresh side salad, yogurt dipping sauce, or a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, these patties are a family-friendly option that’s as easy to make as they are to love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (kumera)
- 185 grams canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
Add the drained tuna to the mashed sweet potatoes and break it apart with a fork to mix evenly.
Stir in the egg, breadcrumbs, green onion, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into about 8 small patties, making sure they hold together. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs as needed.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the patties into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serve immediately with a side salad, yogurt dipping sauce, or a squeeze of lemon for extra zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 3674 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.7 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.
