Make Ahead Tuna Burgers Recipe

Name: Make Ahead Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (7 1/16 ounce) packages of starkist flavor fresh tuna in water; 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Equal sugar substitute or 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute; 4 atkin friendly hamburger buns, plus; 1 extra atkin friendly hamburger bun; 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (see note below); 4 tablespoons butter; Toppings; iceberg lettuce; mayonnaise; mustard; onion; pickle; hard-boiled egg

Servings: persons

2 (7 1/16 ounce) packages of starkist flavor fresh tuna in water
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Equal sugar substitute or 1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
4 atkin friendly hamburger buns, plus
1 extra atkin friendly hamburger bun
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs (see note below)
4 tablespoons butter
Toppings
iceberg lettuce
mayonnaise
mustard
onion
pickle
hard-boiled egg

1
Place the first 7 ingriedents in a medium bowl and stir to comebined; flake the tuna as you stir.
2
Take the extra hamburger bun and toast it in the toaster until browned.
3
Using a bow cheese grater, grate the bun into the tuna mixture and then stir to comebined.
4
Form the mixture into 4 patties and place on a plate, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for atleast 2 hours and up to 2 days.
5
When you are ready to use them, remove them from the refrigerator, pat them in the bread crumbs, and saute them in the butter in a preheated (medium-high) skillet until golden brown on both sides (this won't take long so don't leave them).
6
Place on hamburger buns with your choice of toppings.
7
Note: If you do not want to use bread crunbs you can take 2 more Atkin's friendly buns, toast them, and chop them in your food processpr for low carb bread crumbs.

495

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (7 1/16 ounce) packages of starkist flavor fresh tuna in water, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Make Ahead Tuna Burgers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Make Ahead Tuna Burgers

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