Tuna and Spinach Patties: the tasty, healthy recipe you’ll love

For a healthy take on fish cakes, try these tuna and spinach patties. You will be delighted at the ease with which you can prepare this quick savory patty. You can serve it as a healthy snack, use it as a genuine replacement to fatty burgers or sandwiches, or pack it for tiffin for your kids!

Canned tuna and spinach make these patties easy and economical to make, and the covering of crisp breadcrumbs make them irresistible. Try these baked tuna and spinach patties for a weeknight supper – they’re a great way of getting picky eaters to try spinach, and because they are oven-baked instead of fried they are a healthy option.

Tips for making Baked Tuna Spinach Patties

You can put these patties in a burger bun to make a filling sandwich, or cool them down and use as part of a packed lunch or picnic.

For extra veggies, add some sweetcorn kernels to the potato mix along with the spinach and tuna.

How to store Tuna Spinach Patties

You can store tuna and spinach patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to make Tuna Spinach Patties

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with butter paper.

Step 1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with butter paper.

In a large bowl, mash potatoes well and then mash it again after adding milk to it.

Step 2

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash potatoes well and then mash it again after adding milk to it.

Add spinach, tuna, cheese, onion, salt, black pepper, and one of the eggs to the mashed potatoes. Mix it all well.

Step 3

Step 3

Add spinach, tuna, cheese, onion, salt, black pepper, and one of the eggs to the mashed potatoes. Mix it all well.

Beat the remaining egg in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Step 4

Beat the remaining egg in a separate bowl.

Shape patty mixture into a round ball.

Step 5

Step 5

Shape patty mixture into a round ball.

Roll it in flour.

Step 6

Step 6

Roll it in flour.

Dip the patties in the beaten egg mixture.

Step 7

Step 7

Dip the patties in the beaten egg mixture.

Coat the patties with breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Step 8

Coat the patties with breadcrumbs.

Shape the patty into flat rounds of ½ inch thickness and then place it on the prepared baking tray. Repeat this process with the remaining patty mixture.

Step 9

Step 9

Shape the patty into flat rounds of ½ inch thickness and then place it on the prepared baking tray. Repeat this process with the remaining patty mixture.

Lightly spray or drizzle oil over the patties and then bake it for 20 minutes or until light brown in color. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can make about 12-14 small patties or 7-8 large ones, based on your preference.