Lemon Pepper Tuna Burgers

Our Lemon Pepper Tuna Burgers are simple, delicious and perfect for those busy weekday suppers. Plan for extras for next day lunches.

Serves 4

Prep time

10 min

Cook Time

12 min

Chill Time

15 min

Time to Table

37 min

Ingredients

eggs

1/3 cup (75 ml)

breadcrumbs

2 tbsp (30 ml)

each chopped dill pickles and finely chopped shallots

¼ stalk

fresh thyme, chopped

lemon zest

salt and black pepper, to taste

4 cans (85 g each)

Clover Leaf Flaked Light Tuna, Lemon & Pepper

1/2 cup (125 ml)

grated cheddar

1 tsp (15 ml)

olive oil

cheddar slices

Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, whole wheat

dill pickles (optional)

lettuce, tomato slices and red onion slices (optional)

Preparation

Beat eggs and stir in the breadcrumbs, pickles, shallot, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add in tuna and cheese and stir to combine.
Form the mixture into four patties of equal size, with a thickness of about 1/2 inch (1 cm) each. Chill for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the tuna patties without cluttering the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes each side or until lightly browned. Place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cover the pan and remove from heat. Let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Place patties on buns and garnish with pickles, lettuce, tomato and red onion (if used).

TIP:

You can substitute any one of our Flavoured Tuna products in this burger.
Prepare burgers the night before and cook at supper time; great time saver!

Prepared with

Flaked Light Tuna - Lemon & Pepper

Nutrition

	Amount per serving	% Daily Value
Calories	420
Fat	25 g	38%
Saturated Fat	11 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Saturated + Trans		55%
Cholesterol	175 mg
Sodium	1030 mg	43%
Carbohydrate	36 g	12%
Fibre	2 g	8%
Sugar	3 g
Protein	37 g
Vitamin A		15%
Vitamin C		6%
Calcium		35%
Iron		25%

Claims Per Serving

- Source of fibre
- Excellent source of protein
- Good source of vitamin A
- Source of vitamin C
- Excellent source of calcium
- Excellent source of iron