Quick and Easy, Tuesday’s Tuna Cakes

For many of us, today marked the first day back to school or work. With summer winding down and schedules ramping up you may be interested in some simple and healthy recipes for weeknights.

I apologize for this blurb sounding like something out of a Metro commuter paper, but I read it today for the first time in awhile, and clearly I’m easily impressionable.

These were very simple to make, and so so flavourful! I grabbed a handful  of some fresh basil from my grandparents garden yesterday, it was so fresh and fragrant.  A key ingredient here.

Tuna Cakes

• 2 cans of tuna
• 1/2  red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small handful of fresh basil, chopped
• 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 of a fresh jalapeno, finely chopped
• black pepper to taste
• 1 squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• cornmeal
• coconut oil

1. Combine all ingredients (minus the cornmeal and coconut oil) in large bowl and mix well.

2. Form into medium sized patties and dust with cornmeal on both sides.

3. Over medium high heat in large pan, heat coconut oil.  Fry until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side.

This recipe yields 6. I served them over salad, but they would make awesome burgers. They could also be made into smaller bite sizes and served as an appetizer! Very versatile I’d say.