United Dairy Industry of Michigan
  • About
  • Producers
    • Dairy Talk Webinars
    • Board Mentor Program
    • About UDIM
    • Dairy Promotion Grant Program
      • Grant Application
      • Grant Tips
      • Grant FAQ
      • Grant Photo Examples
      • Dairy Promotion Grant Guidelines
    • Promotion Updates from UDIM
    • Submit Materials Order Online
  • Contact
twitter iconinstagram icon
  • Food &
    Nutrition
  • Sports
    Nutrition
  • Health
    Professionals
  • Schools &
    Educators
    • Coaches
    • Educators
      • Nutrition Education
      • Breakfast and a Book
      • On the Farm STEM Immersion
      • Virtual Farm Tour
    • School Grant Programs
      • The NEW High School Chocolate Milk Grant
      • Moolah for Schools
      • Fuel Up Grants
    • Food Service Directors
      • Dairy and School Meals
        • School Food Service Equipment
      • Behind the Kitchen
        • Continuing Education for Staff
        • School Meal Recipes
        • Food Safety
      • Marketing & Promoting School Meals
      • Michigan Food Heroes
  • Dairy
    Farming
    • Dairy’s Contribution to Sustainable Nutrition
    • The Journey of Milk
    • Day in the Life of a Michigan Dairy Farm Family
    • Meet Our Dairy Farm Families
      • Meet MI Farm Families
        • Farm Family Fun Facts
    • Michigan Dairy Facts
  • Blog
  • Recipes
  • Food &
    Nutrition
  • Sports
    Nutrition
  • Health
    Professionals
  • Schools &
    Educators
    • Coaches
    • Educators
      • Nutrition Education
      • Breakfast and a Book
      • On the Farm STEM Immersion
      • Virtual Farm Tour
    • School Grant Programs
      • The NEW High School Chocolate Milk Grant
      • Moolah for Schools
      • Fuel Up Grants
    • Food Service Directors
      • Dairy and School Meals
        • School Food Service Equipment
      • Behind the Kitchen
        • Continuing Education for Staff
        • School Meal Recipes
        • Food Safety
      • Marketing & Promoting School Meals
      • Michigan Food Heroes
  • Dairy
    Farming
    • Dairy’s Contribution to Sustainable Nutrition
    • The Journey of Milk
    • Day in the Life of a Michigan Dairy Farm Family
    • Meet Our Dairy Farm Families
      • Meet MI Farm Families
        • Farm Family Fun Facts
    • Michigan Dairy Facts
  • Blog
  • Recipes

Home > Recipes > Tuna-Zucchini Cakes with Garlic Lemon Aioli

Return to all Recipes

Tuna-Zucchini Cakes with Garlic Lemon Aioli

These dressed-up tuna patties are a flash in the pan! Greek yogurt, shredded vegetables and pickle relish add flavor and moisture to classic tuna patties. Serve them with a simple, but sophisticated sauce made from yogurt, lemon juice and garlic and you have a meal that’s both homey and elegant in no time flat. Greek yogurt makes the aioli lactose-intolerant friendly.
Votes: 4
Rating: 4.5
You:
Rate this recipe!
(4) | Leave A Reply
Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
15 min.
Cook Time:
5 min.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

Garlic Lemon Aioli

  • 3/4 cup yogurt, fat-free plain Greek
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Tuna-Zucchini Cakes

  • 3/4 cup fine corn flake crumbs, divided
  • 1/3 cup yogurt, fat-free plain Greek
  • 1/3 cup shredded zucchini or carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish, or finely chopped dill pickle
  • 1 can (12 oz.) tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • chopped green onion, (optional)

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 patties plus 3 tablespoons aioli
Calories: 230
Carbohydrate: 18g (6%)
Protein: 23g (46%)
Total Fat: 8g (12%)
Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg (10%)
Sodium: 390mg (16%)
Dietary Fiber: <1g (0%)
Calcium: 8%

*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.

Instructions

Garlic Lemon Aioli

For aioli, in small bowl combine 3/4 cup yogurt, lemon juice or orange juice, garlic powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Tuna-Zucchini Cakes

In medium bowl combine 1/2 cup of the corn flake crumbs, 1/3 cup yogurt, zucchini or carrot, 2 tablespoons onion and relish. Add tuna. Mix well.

Place the remaining 1/4 cup corn flake crumbs on piece of wax paper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Lightly coat both sides of patties with the crumbs.

In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot oil for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Stir aioli. Spoon dollops on patties. Garnish with additional onion (if desired).

*Photography by Jenn Fillenworth, MS, RDN, www.JennyWiththeGoodEats.com

No Reviews

Leave A Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More recipe ideas
Prep Time
15 min
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
(4)

Protein Packed Tuna Salad

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
14 min
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
(4)

Tuna Melt Pizza

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 mins
Votes: 0
Rating: 0
You:
Rate this recipe!
(4)

Black Bean Cakes

You May Also Be Interested In

The Dairy Community Helps to Tackle Food Insecurity

Posted: September 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article was originally written and published on usdairy.com. 

We care deeply about our communities and the health and wellbeing of our nation. The dairy community has made significant contributions to child health and wellness and continues to address…

0 comments

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Dairy 

Posted: September 22, 2023

September 15 through October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Here at the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the month than to cook and enjoy some of…

0 comments

Is It Okay To Eat Cheese?

Posted: August 7, 2023

It tastes rich, sharp, pungent, mild, buttery and/or salty. Its texture may be crumbly, smooth, creamy, oozy and/or gooey. What am I talking about? Cheese! The enticing flavors, textures and satiating qualities make it irresistible to billions of cheese lovers…

0 comments
Back to Top
Milk Means More logo
2163 Jolly Road
Okemos, Michigan 48864 517-349-8923

Receive nutrition tips, dairy fun facts, fresh recipes and more delivered to your inbox!

  • Dairy Farming
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Recipes
  • Blog
  • For Dairy Producers
  • Schools
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Health Professionals
  • About UDIM
  • Contact

© 2023 UDIM. All Rights Reserved.

  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy