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Tuna patty burgers

Author: Dixie Elliott - Home Economist, Recipe Developer

Photographer: André Martin

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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250g packet long-grain 90 second microwave rice (we used SunRice)

425g can tuna in spring water, drained, flaked

3 spring onions, thinly sliced

1 lemon, juice and rind, finely grated

1 tablespoon capers, chopped

1 egg, whisked

1 cup dried breadcrumbs

olive spray oil

4 hamburger buns

4 lettuce leaves

2 large tomatoes, sliced

sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Instructions

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1 Cook rice following packet instructions. Allow to cool.

2 In a large bowl, combine rice, tuna, spring onions, lemon rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, capers and egg. Stir until well combined. Form mixture into 4 patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate until required.

3 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spray tuna patties with olive oil. Coat each patty in breadcrumbs. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until light golden and heated through.

4 Place base of hamburger buns on 4 serving plates. Top with a lettuce leaf, tomato slices, tuna patty and a dollop of sauce. Top with bun lids. Serve.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 533 cal

Kilojoules 2230 kJ

Protein 32 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 80 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 4 g

Sodium 950 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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