Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce

Name: Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice); 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; DILL SAUCE:; 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Total Time Prep: 45 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These tender golden tuna patties, draped with a creamy dill sauce, have a wonderful blend of flavors. Parsnips are the "secret ingredient". They replace part of the traditional bread crumbs...and add moisture, fiber and extra nutrition.

Ingredients

2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice)
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons olive oil
DILL SAUCE:
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Directions

Place parsnips in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
Place parsnips in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. In a bowl, combine 1 cup pureed parsnips, egg whites, bread crumbs, onions, parsley, lemon juice and zest, dill and pepper. Add tuna and mix well. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties (patties will be soft).
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; serve with tuna patties.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 211 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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