Tuna Patties with Crisp Apple Slaw

Looking for a light, high-protein dinner that’s packed with flavour and crunch? These Tuna Patties with Crisp Apple Slaw tick all the boxes — easy to prep, nutrient-rich, and totally satisfying. It’s a delicious twist on a pantry staple, paired with seasonal produce and perfect for busy weeknights.

Created by Live Love Nourish and featured in our Organic Meal Kit range, this wholesome dinner is gluten free, dairy free, and a real crowd-pleaser.

🐟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Budget-friendly and loaded with protein
  
• Naturally gluten and dairy free
  
• Kid-approved and perfect for lunchboxes too
  
• Seasonal slaw brings colour and crunch
  
• Crispy potatoes on the side — no need to ask twice
  

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 x 185g canned tuna, drained
  
• 1kg potatoes, peeled
  
• 1 sweet corn cob (or use canned)
  
• 1 carrot, finely grated
  
• ¼ bunch dill, chopped
  
• 1 green apple, julienned
  
• ¼ cabbage, finely sliced
  
• 2 eschallots, chopped
  
• 1 lemon, juiced
  

Pantry staples (not included in the kit):

• 1 egg
  
• Olive oil
  
• Salt and pepper
  
  

Optional: Dust patties in almond meal or gluten-free breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.

🍽 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut half the potatoes into thin chips, toss with olive oil and season. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
   
2. Boil the remaining potatoes until tender. Drain and mash.
   
3. Boil the corn, then slice off the kernels.
   
4. In a bowl, combine tuna, mashed potato, egg, carrot, corn, dill and half the eschallots. Season well.
   
5. Shape the mixture into 8 patties.
   
6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook patties for about 4 minutes each side, or until golden.
   
7. In a separate bowl, mix cabbage, apple and remaining eschallots. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt. Toss to coat.
   
8. Serve patties with the crisp slaw and golden potato chips.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add crunch: Dust patties with GF breadcrumbs or almond meal before frying
  
• Stretch it further: Add a garden salad or roasted veggies on the side
  
• Make it spicy: Mix a little chilli into the slaw dressing or patty mix
  
• Lunchbox winner: Make extra and serve cold the next day

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