Name: Tuna Patties with Dill Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice); 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; DILL SAUCE:; 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

These tender golden tuna patties, draped with a creamy dill sauce, have a wonderful blend of flavors. Parsnips are the "secret ingredient". They replace part of the traditional bread crumbs...and add moisture, fiber and extra nutrition.

Ingredients

2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice)

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked

2 teaspoons olive oil

DILL SAUCE:

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Instructions

1 Place parsnips in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

2 Place parsnips in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. In a bowl, combine 1 cup pureed parsnips, egg whites, bread crumbs, onions, parsley, lemon juice and zest, dill and pepper. Add tuna and mix well. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties (patties will be soft).

3 In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; serve with tuna patties.