Tuna Cakes
Jan 9, 2007 8:10:16 GMT -8
Post by jjg on Jan 9, 2007 8:10:16 GMT -8
Tuna Cakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
6 1/2 ounces tuna, canned in water
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/3 red bell pepper, whole
3 stalks celery, fresh
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute, fat-free
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
1 tablespoon margarine, canola-based, trans-fat free
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fat-free
Preparation
1. Drain tuna; wash and chop vegetables. Whisk egg slightly in a bowl. Add tuna, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne, and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
2. Heat margarine in a large non-stick skillet until melted and hot. Form tuna mixture into 4 cakes and place in skillet, cooking for 3 minutes per side.
3. During the last minute, top each tuna cake with 1-1/2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with raw vegetables, such as baby carrots, bell pepper strips and celery sticks, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220, Calories from Fat 60, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 30g, Vitamin A 25%DV, Vitamin C 80%DV, Calcium 10%DV, Iron 15%DV
Diet Exchange
Very Lean Meat: 4.0, Fat: 1.0, Vegetable: 1.0,
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
6 1/2 ounces tuna, canned in water
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/3 red bell pepper, whole
3 stalks celery, fresh
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute, fat-free
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
1 tablespoon margarine, canola-based, trans-fat free
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fat-free
Preparation
1. Drain tuna; wash and chop vegetables. Whisk egg slightly in a bowl. Add tuna, onions, bell pepper, celery, cayenne, and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
2. Heat margarine in a large non-stick skillet until melted and hot. Form tuna mixture into 4 cakes and place in skillet, cooking for 3 minutes per side.
3. During the last minute, top each tuna cake with 1-1/2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with raw vegetables, such as baby carrots, bell pepper strips and celery sticks, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220, Calories from Fat 60, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g, Protein 30g, Vitamin A 25%DV, Vitamin C 80%DV, Calcium 10%DV, Iron 15%DV
Diet Exchange
Very Lean Meat: 4.0, Fat: 1.0, Vegetable: 1.0,