Crispy Mediterranean Fiber One Cereal Tuna Cakes

Who knew that a simple can of tuna and a cup of Fiber One^TM Original cereal could be used for something as sensational as these Crispy Mediterranean Fiber One^TM Cereal Tuna Cakes. Each luscious cake gets its flavor from fresh basil leaves, lemon zest, and capers and its crunch and fiber kick from Fiber One^TM Original cereal. Make them for dinner on busy weeknights or lazy weekends and adorn with a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of tartar sauce. Serve on a colorful mixed salad with an extra sprinkling of crunchy Fiber One on top. (Who needs croutons. Right?)

I created this recipe in collaboration with Fiber One ^TM Original. I was compensated for my time, and all content and ideas are my own.

A bowl of Fiber One^TM Original cereal is a natural at breakfast, but did you know you can add it to all sorts of recipes as a way to get more fiber? (FYI: 2/3 cup Fiber One ^TM has 18 grams of fiber.) You can crush it and add to these tuna cakes, blend into turkey meatballs, or use as a topping on colorful fruit salad. The sky’s the limit.

I’m curious how YOU flaunt your fiber. Have you added crushed Fiber One^TM to a crisp or crumble toppings? Have you mixed it into pancake batter or homemade granola bars for a boost of fiber? Have you tried it as a better-for-you breading for chicken Parmesan? Post a comment below and tell me how you #FlauntYourFiber!

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Crispy Mediterranean Fiber One Cereal Tuna Cakes

 

Author: Liz Weiss

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 4 servings

• Serving size: 2 cakes
• Calories: 255

• Fat: 13g (20% DV)
• Saturated fat: 3g (14% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 15g (5% DV)
• Sodium: 405mg (17% DV)
• Fiber: 7g (25% DV)
• Protein: 24g
• Cholesterol: 90mg (30% DV)

Recipe type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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If eating the daily recommended 25 - 30 grams of fiber each day is a challenge, give this recipe for Crispy Mediterranean Fiber OneTM Cereal Tuna Cakes a try. Each serving has 7 grams of fiber, and it's one of those recipes that everyone at your table will love. (Finicky eaters will probably think they're eating chicken!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fiber OneTM Original cereal
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Zest of half a lemon
• Two 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained and finely flaked
• ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 small green onions, thinly sliced and chopped
• ¼ packed cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Place the Fiber OneTM Original cereal in a sandwich size resealable plastic bag and seal to close. Place on a cutting board and use the bottom of a small saucepan or coffee cup to gently smash and break the cereal into small, crumbly pieces. (It’s okay if some of it is powdery; you’ll end up with about ⅔ cup.) Set aside.
2. Place the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, and zest in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the tuna, cheese, green onions, basil, capers, and ⅓ cup of the crushed Fiber One TM cereal, and stir until well combined.
3. Arrange the remaining ⅓ cup Fiber One TM cereal on a plate. Shape the tuna mixture into eight 2½-inch cakes and coat generously on both sides with the crushed cereal.
4. Heat half the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cakes until the bottoms are golden, about 4 minutes. Flip the cakes, add the remaining oil, and cook until golden brown, 4 more minutes. Adjust the heat to medium if the cakes brown too quickly.

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