Canned Protein Burger

6servings
Recipe by Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source Diabetic Cooking Made Easy Photo by Adobe Stock
Canned Protein Burger

How to Make Canned Protein Burger

You don't need fresh ground meat to make a delicious burger. With this budget-friendly option, you can use any canned meat such as tuna, salmon, or chicken. You could serve this like a traditional burger on a whole-wheat but with cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Or, for a low carb option, serve in a lettuce wrap topped with salsa and avocado. You could also chop up the patties and use them as a filling for a taco or burrito. The patties also freeze well, so you can make a bunch and save for a super quick dinner or lunch.
6servings
1 patty
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or wrap individually in freezer bags or containers and freeze up to 3 months (freeze cooked burgers only, do not freeze the raw burgers).
  2. Add olive oil to a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers on each side for 3-4 minutes. Work in batches if your pan is not big enough to hold all 8 burgers.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the canned protein, breadcrumbs, lite mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, egg, salt and pepper until combined. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 patty
  • Amount per serving Calories 130
  • Total Fat 7g
    • Saturated Fat 0.9g
  • Cholesterol 50mg
  • Sodium 440mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 8g
    • Dietary Fiber 1g
    • Total Sugars 1g
  • Protein 11g
  • Potassium 140mg
  • Phosphorous 110mg
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
egg
1
minced bell pepper
1/4 cup
minced onion
1/4 cup
light mayonnaise
1/4 cup
whole grain bread crumbs
1/2 cup
canned protein such as tuna, salmon, or chicken
2 (6-oz) cans (12 oz total)

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Evilk

Recommended

I made it with (5) 2.5 oz. packages of Bumblebee spiced tuna. And no peppers (since they don't get along with me)
I will definitely make it again with other proteins.