Cottage Cheese Tuna Cakes are a quick and crispy protein-packed treat, combining canned tuna, creamy cottage cheese, and breadcrumbs for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. Perfect as a snack or light meal, these cakes are seasoned with garlic and green onions and fried to golden perfection.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
For the Cakes
2 cans canned tuna drained
1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
3 tablespoons green onions chopped, or use chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Serving Suggestions
to taste dipping sauce like lemon-dill yogurt or sriracha mayo
Instructions
Prepare the Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, cottage cheese or ricotta, egg (or flax egg), chopped green onions, garlic powder (or fresh garlic), salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add Breadcrumbs: Gradually mix in the panko breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together and is easy to shape into cakes. Adjust the amount of breadcrumbs as needed for proper consistency.
Form Cakes: Shape the tuna mixture into evenly sized patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter, pressing firmly so they hold their shape during cooking.
Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Cook Tuna Cakes: Carefully place the tuna cakes in the hot skillet and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through on the inside.
Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked tuna cakes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce such as lemon-dill yogurt or sriracha mayo.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg made from 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water.
Using panko breadcrumbs will give a crispier texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
You can incorporate fresh herbs like dill or parsley for added flavor.
If you prefer baking, cook the cakes on a greased baking sheet at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Ensure the cakes are chilled in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape better while frying.
