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Jalapeño Tuna Rice Sliders

Makes8 sliders
Prep Time6 min
cook Time 4 min
Time to Table40 min

These delicious, succulent sliders are kid friendly and great for entertaining as finger foods, when served both with and/or without the buns.

Ingredients

1 can (142 g) Clover Leaf Flavoured White Tuna – Jalapeño in Olive Oil
1 cup prepared instant rice
1 egg
¾ cup Panko flakes or bread crumbs
3 tbsp medium salsa
¼ cup diced red pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 slider buns
1 lettuce leaf

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Clover Leaf tuna, including the olive oil, with the cooked rice.  Add in the egg, panko flakes, salsa, pepper and chives. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Portion 8 little balls (about a ¼ cup each) and then flattened gently with your hands to form the sliders. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Mix together the sour cream with the lime juice. Set aside.
  4. In a sauté pan, gently brown the tuna rice sliders in olive oil for approximately 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  5. Serve on slider buns over a piece of lettuce and drizzle lime-sour cream dressing over top of the slider. Alternative serve sliders as finger food with additional sprigs of chives for garnish and the dressing on the side.

Tip:

  • Chicken flavoured instant rice can be substituted for the prepared instant rice, for added appetite appeal.
  • You can use a tablespoon to portion the 8 little balls.

nutrition

  Amount
per serving
% Daily
Value
Calories370
Fat23 g 35%
Saturated Fat4 g
Trans0 g
Saturated + Trans20%
Cholesterol60 mg
Sodium310 mg13%
Carbohydrate29 g 10%
Fibre2 g8%
Sugars3 g
Protein12 g
Vitamin A6%
Vitamin C25%
Calcium4%
Iron15%

Claims per serving

Source of Fibre Source of Protein
Source of Vitamin A Source of Vitamin C
Good Source of Iron 

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