TUNA ZUCCHINI CAKES

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Here's a great combination of seafood and garden vegetables. Friends tell me that they like that it's so colorful and pretty, not to mention so wonderful to eat! -Billie Blanton, Kingsport, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat., Add tuna, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, zucchini, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper to onion mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties; coat with remaining bread crumbs. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 1261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.