Eggless Tuna Patties

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

4.5

(13)

Crispy on the outside, tender and savory in the middle, these golden pan-fried patties are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The secret to skipping eggs entirely is a clever combination of cooled mashed potato and vegan mayonnaise, which bind everything together beautifully without any sacrifice in texture or flavor. A double breadcrumb coating — mixed in and pressed on the outside — gives each patty that satisfying crunch when it hits the hot olive oil. Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and a hit of parsley keep the flavor bright and layered, so these are anything but bland. A quick chill in the fridge before frying helps the patties hold their shape and develop that deep golden crust you're after. This recipe makes 8 patties and serves 4, so it's just as good for a casual family dinner as it is for meal prepping lunches for the week. Squeeze a little extra lemon over the top right before eating and you'll wonder why you ever needed eggs in the first place.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained well
1 cup mashed potato (from about 1 medium russet potato, cooled)
⅓ cup breadcrumbs, plus more for coating
2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil, for frying

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Peel and cube the russet potato, then boil in salted water until completely tender when pierced with a fork, about 12–15 minutes. Drain, mash until smooth, and spread on a plate to cool to room temperature.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooled mashed potato, breadcrumbs, vegan mayonnaise, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the mixture is uniform and holds together when pressed — it should feel firm enough to shape without crumbling.

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