How to Make Inexpensive Italian Tuna Cakes With Mediterranean Vegetables (Diabetic Friendly)
Delicious, healthy, and affordable Italian tuna cakes combining canned tuna with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and herbs, made tender in a pressure cooker.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Non-stick skillet for browning cakes
- 1 Pressure cooker for final steaming
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Tuna drained thoroughly
- ½ cup Red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup Zucchini chopped
- ¼ cup Red onion chopped
- ¼ cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for skillet browning
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg.
- Add oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden and set aside.
- Place 1 cup broth in pressure cooker. Set trivet. Place cakes on top. Cook on high pressure 5 minutes; natural release 10 minutes.
Notes
Cool and store leftovers carefully to preserve the crust and freshness. Great for diabetic-friendly meal planning.