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Tuna and veggie fritters

Dinner Lunch Snacks

Quick and easy these fritters can be made ahead of time, perfect to take to work for lunch or a reaheat dinner when you get home from a busy day.

25 mins
10 ingredients
$3 / person
Tuna and veggie fritters

Credit: Taste.com.au

Gear

Ingredients

Serves = 4

  • 2 large potatoes, peeled, grated
  • 1 zucchini, cut ends off, grated
  • 1 carrot, cut end off, grated
  • 185g tuna, drained, flake with a fork
  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • ⅓ cup parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • Olive oil
  • 100g baby spinach
  • Lemon, cut into wedges

It’s this easy

  • Whisk 1 egg in a bowl with a fork. Add potato, zucchini, carrot, tuna, flour, parmesan, pepper and a small amount of salt and mix together.
  • Add enough oil to cover the base of a frying pan place on the stove over a medium heat. Spoon the mixture into the pan to make fritters the size of a small drinks coaster. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, the fritters should be golden and feel firm in the centre.
  • If you don’t have a frying pan you could try cooking the fritters on a sandwich press. Wipe the base of the sandwich press with some paper towel dipped in oil, spoon the mixture onto the base of the press and lower the top down. Lock the top into place just above the fritter and cook until golden on both sides, turning once as they cook.
  • Repeat until all the mixture is cooked.
  • Serve with baby spinach and lemon wedges.

Tweaks

  • Serve topped with a fried egg.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Seafood, Eggs, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Eggs contain good quality protein and are a source of healthy fats including omega-3 fats which help in preventing heart disease.

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Better Sports Performance

Eggs are complete source of protein i.e., they have all the essential amino acids (the part of proteins we need from our diets) to help with maintenance and repair of muscles after strenuous exercise to help with a quicker recovery.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Eggs are filling which means you eat fewer calories overall throughout the day.

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Spinach can help to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also a good source of iron which is important during pregnancy.

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Healthier Skin

Green leafy Veg such as spinach are great sources of phytonutrients such as lutein, vitamin C and beta barotene which can improve skin health health and appearance.

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More Energy

Spinach is a good source of iron which important to prevent fatigue and reduced work performance.

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Support Immune Function

Consumption of iron-containing foods such as spinach can help to prevent anaemia and reduce susceptibility to infections.

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Carrots are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin K, potassium beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene) which help in protecting against cancer and Heart disease.

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Carrots are great sources of phytonutrients such as Beta Carotene which can improve healthier skin and overall appearance.

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Potatoes are high in potassium with is linked with reduced risk of hypertension and heart disease.

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Support Immune Function

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Potatoes are considered one of the most satiating (filling) foods so may be useful as part of a weight loss diet.

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Be Healthier

Zucchinis are a good source of potassium which can aid in reducing blood pressure and lower risk of heart disease and all-cause mortality.

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Support Immune Function

Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C which is important for growth and development and maintenance of your immune system to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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