Mediterranean Tuna Patties with Roasted Asparagus and Red Pepper Dressing

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Patties with Roasted Asparagus and Red Pepper Dressing
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 ounce tuna (skipjack, in water, drained); 0.25 cup almond flour; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tablespoon red onion (finely minced); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 1 pound asparagus (fresh, woody ends trimmed); 0.5 cup roasted red bell pepper (jarred, drained); 1 clove garlic

Flavorful, pan-fried tuna patties made with fresh herbs, served alongside tender roasted asparagus, all drizzled with a quick and tangy roasted red pepper dressing.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Paleo
Low-Carb
Whole30
High-Protein
Pescatarian

Ingredients

10 ounce tuna (skipjack, in water, drained)
0.25 cup almond flour
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoon red onion (finely minced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1 pound asparagus (fresh, woody ends trimmed)
0.5 cup roasted red bell pepper (jarred, drained)
1 clove garlic

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna. Add almond flour, fresh parsley, finely minced red onion, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Form the mixture into 4 patties.
Toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
While asparagus roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the tuna patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
For the dressing, combine roasted red bell pepper, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Serve the tuna patties with roasted asparagus, drizzled with the red pepper dressing.

Notes

Ensure canned tuna is packed in water for a lighter option and fully drained to prevent soggy patties. Almond flour acts as a binding agent and keeps the patties Whole30 compliant.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 275
Protein: 30.5 g
Carbohydrates: 14.8 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 5.6 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg