Tuna Burgers - 3g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar
From: irish_eyes Via Diabetic Class
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
1 1/4 pounds fresh tuna
2 t. minced garlic
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 t. light soy sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 t. fresh grated ginger, or 1/2 t. ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
1 t. sesame oil
1 recipe Mandarin sauce (optional: see recipe below)
Remove any skin from the tuna and coarsely chop in a blender or food processor (or with a knife) until it is the consistency and texture of ground beef. Transfer the tuna to a bowl and combine with the garlic, mustard, soy sauce, green onions, ginger and salt and pepper. Shape the tuna into 4 patties ad refrigerate 30 minutes before cooking. Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the tuna burgers for 2-4 minutes on each side until done. Serve topped with Mandarin sauce (if using).
Mandarin Sauce
1 T. teriyaki sauce
1 T. light soy sauce
1 t. minced fresh ginger
1/2 t. minced garlic
1 T. plus 1 t. honey
1 (8 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
1/3 c. mandarin juice, reserved from can
In a small sauce pan bring all ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serves: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Nutrition per Serving: 179 Calories, 25 Calories from Fat, 3g Total Fat, 64mg Cholesterol, 166mg Sodium, 3g Total Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 1g Sugars, 34g Protein
Exchanges/Choices: 4 Very lean meat
Posted by: chefgloria1030@yahoo.com
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