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:
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 patty
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Amount per serving
Calories
130
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
7g
9%-
Saturated Fat
0.9g
5% -
Trans Fats
0g
-
Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
50mg
17% -
Sodium
440mg
19% -
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%-
Dietary Fiber
1g
4% -
Total Sugars
1g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
11g
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Potassium
140mg
3%
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)