Tasty Tuna Nuggets

PREP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blend the tuna, green onion, rice, cheese, relish, egg and salt until well combined. Stir in the flour. Gently press the tuna mixture into 24 small, equal-sized nuggets. (If needed, add up to 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra flour to help the mixture hold together.) Coat each nugget in the crumbs. Discard any leftover crumbs.
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C) . Spread the nuggets out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake, turning once, for 20 minutes or until browned. Serve with ketchup or plum sauce (if using) for dipping. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
3. Tips:
   1. Nuggets can be formed and frozen, unbaked, on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Once firm; transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag and reserve in the freezer until ready to use. Bake as directed above.
   2. For a yogurt-dill dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt with 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey mustard and 1 tsp (5 mL) each grated lemon zest and dried dillweed.