Easy Protein Patties

Serves: 8 small patties, or 4 large patties

Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

· 2 eggs

· 2 tsp lemon juice

· 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

· ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

· 3, 5 oz. cans, tuna, drained, OR 2, 12.5 oz cans chicken, OR 2,15 oz. cans beans

· 3 tbsp diced onion (half of small onion)

· 3 tbsp diced celery (1-2 celery sticks) or ½ diced bell pepper

· 1 pinch of ground black pepper

· 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

1.) Beat eggs and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to make paste.

2.) Fold in tuna or chicken, onion, and celery until well-mixed. Season with black pepper

3.) Scoop out and shape tuna into 8, 1-inch-thick patties

4.) Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition facts per serving: 208 calories, 12 g total fat, 110 mg cholesterol, 384 mg sodium, 12 g total carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 12 g protein

Notes: protein patties are delicious when eaten alone, combined with a starch, topped on salad or dipped in sauce! Try out sauce recipe below for a creamy kick!

Ranch Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce:

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp dill

Salt and pepper to taste

1.) Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy!

From: Ashley Dunworth 7/29/2025