Tuna Meatballs with Tzatziki and Fresh Lemon
 
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These tuna meatballs are a delicious alternative to traditional meat entrées. High in protein and low in fat, you're gonna love them.
Serves: 15 meatballs
Ingredients
FOR THE TUNA MEATBALLS:
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • ½ Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 3 5-oz cans of Chicken of the Sea Tuna in Water, drained
  • 2 tbsp. Duke’s Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 Eggs
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
FOR SERVING:
  • Tzatziki
  • Lemon Slices
  • Toasted Naan, optional
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. Open and drain the cans of tuna and then transfer the tuna to a large mixing bowl. Next, add the mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, oregano, reserved sautéed onions, lemon juice, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into approximately 15 meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 400F for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden.
  6. Enjoy immediately over a swirl of tzatziki, serve with fresh lemon slices and an optional slice of toasted naan bread.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/tuna-meatballs-with-tzatziki-and-fresh-lemon/