Super Healthy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise

Elevate your weeknight meals with these **Super Healthy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise**—a light yet satisfying twist on traditional burgers! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and fragrant additions like garlic, green onion, parsley, and tangy lemon zest, these patties are seared to golden perfection in a dash of olive oil. The star of the dish is the creamy, zesty lemon garlic mayonnaise, made with fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic for a burst of flavor in every bite. Served on toasted whole-grain buns with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, these burgers are a delicious and nutritious option that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a healthy substitute for your burger cravings, these tuna burgers are as easy to make as they are irresistible!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat preferred)
• 1 egg
• 2 stalks green onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove garlic (minced, for mayonnaise)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-grain burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices of tomato

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, green onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they come together and can form patties.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 5

Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, prepare the lemon garlic mayonnaise by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic for mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well until smooth.

Step 7

Toast the whole-grain burger buns lightly in a toaster or on a skillet if desired.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by spreading a layer of lemon garlic mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 9

Place a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato on the bun, then add the cooked tuna burger patty.

Step 10

Top with the remaining half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(966.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	903.9

Total Fat 33.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 166.7mg	0%
Sodium 1428.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 128.1g	0%

Vitamin D 377.8IU	0%
Calcium 243.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2845.4mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 56.9%

Carbs: 9.4%