High Protein Delicious Tuna Burger

Elevate your burger game with this High Protein Delicious Tuna Burger, a healthy and flavorful alternative that’s perfect for quick dinners or meal prepping. This recipe combines protein-packed canned tuna with fresh ingredients like red onion, parsley, and zesty lemon juice to create a savory patty that’s crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. A touch of Dijon mustard and garlic powder enhances the taste, while panko breadcrumbs bring the perfect amount of texture. Served on toasted whole wheat buns with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato slices, these burgers are a wholesome and satisfying option for anyone seeking a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is a go-to for high-protein, low-effort cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 375 grams Canned tuna in water
• 1 Large egg
• 60 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 1 Tomato

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and add it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and the fresh parsley, then add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Add the egg, panko breadcrumbs, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture.

Step 4

Mix everything together with a fork until well combined.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, add the tuna patties to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the patties are golden brown and heated through.

Step 8

While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and prepare the lettuce leaves.

Step 9

Toast the whole wheat burger buns in a toaster or on a griddle until lightly browned.

Step 10

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a tuna patty, a slice of tomato, and the top half of the bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein tuna burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1052.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1740.9

Total Fat 47.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 304.2mg	0%
Sodium 4817.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 195.5IU	0%
Calcium 556.8mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1820.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 42.2%