Name: Mini Tuna Burgers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado; 2 tsp (10 ml) lime juice; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 3/4 lb (340 g) tuna steaks, finely diced; 1/4 cup (15 g) panko bread crumbs; ¼ cup (10 g) cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 lime, zest finely grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 8 mini hamburger buns, toasted if desired; 8 small Boston lettuce leaves; 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced into ribbons

Preparation

Avocado Spread
- In a food processor, purée the avocado and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tuna Patties
- In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil with the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Working with lightly oiled hands, shape the mixture into 8 small patties.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the patties in the remaining oil for 4 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
Assembly
- Spread the buns with the avocado mixture and layer with the lettuce and tuna patties. Top with the cucumber.

Mini Tuna Burgers

Categories

Ingredients

Avocado Spread

Tuna Patties

Burgers

Preparation

Avocado Spread

Tuna Patties

Assembly

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