
A delicious way to include more omega-3 fats in your family’s diet. Serve with tartar sauce as a snack or on slider buns for a tuna burger.
Place potato in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until potato is tender when pierced with fork. Drain and roughly mash.
In a mixing bowl, mix together mashed potato, carrots, green onions, lemon juice, egg, salt and pepper.
Gently mix in flaked tuna and breadcrumbs.
Divide into 10 portions and form into patties.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium/high and pan fry patties a few at a time until nicely browned and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
Tips for food selection and storage
When choosing canned tuna, look for “light flaked” tuna. Light flaked tuna is very low in mercury and safe for young children. White or albacore is higher in mercury—high levels of mercury can cause developmental delays in little ones.
