3. Tuna quinoa cakes
Boost your omega-3 fats by using canned tuna or salmon in these quinoa cakes. Cold water fish like tuna and salmon are some of the top sources of EPA and DHA, two types of omega-3 fats which have been shown to help heart health. Omega-3 fats have also been shown to help reduce inflammation.
Skill level: Beginner
Serves: 6
Start to Finish: 25 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
2 cans tuna, drained
¾ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon mustard
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the tuna and sweet potato and mix well.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
3. Using your hands, form into 6 cakes.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 min, flipping once.
Recipe and photo by Lindsay Livingston, RD of The Lean Green Bean.Â
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