Entrees
Lunch
Open Faced Tuna Burger
Let's be honest - we are all craving a burger at some point during the week. Avoid sliding in the drive - thru to satisfy that burger kick and opt for these high protein and delicious tuna patties instead!
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
1
people
Ingredients
- 2 serving chunk light tuna, drained
- 30g egg whites
- 1/2 tbsp xanthan gum
- 35g diced onion
- 20g diced pickles
- 85g shredded romaine
- 32g sugar free ketchup
- salt + pepper + garlic + paprika to taste
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine tuna, eggs, xanthan gum and seasoning and work together to form patty mix.(*optional - add in onions here if desired)
2. Spray cast iron lightly with 0 calorie cooking spray, and preheat on medium heat.
3. Form tuna mix into 3 round patties.
4. Place on cast iron and lightly press down on each patty with spatula to flatten.
5. Cook on each side for about 3-5 minutes, remove from cast iron and let rest.
6. On a plate, add shredded romaine. Add patties and dress with onion, pickle and ketchup.
MACROS:
Protein - 39.3g
Carbs - 6g
Fat - 0g