Tuna Meatballs
These 6-ingredient Italian tuna meatballs are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavor — perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
Serving: 4
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 280 g canned tuna, approx 2x 5oz (140 g) cans, well drained
- 260 g potatoes, approx 3 medium potatoes
- handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt-preserved capers, well rinsed, finely chopped
- sea salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks, then boil them in a large pot of slighty salted boiling water, for about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, drain them, and mash them with a fork. Let them cool completely before using.
- Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the canned tuna in a large bowl and flake it with a fork. Add the mashed potatoes, parsley, capers and lemon zest. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to shape the mixture into even-sized meatballs. Roll each one in breadcrumbs, then place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush each meatball with olive oil and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the tuna meatballs from the oven and serve plain with lemon wedges or with tomato sauce on the side.
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Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
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