The Best Tuna Fish Meatballs

Want a lighter and fresher alternative to regular meatballs? Give these delicious tuna meatballs a try.

Studies suggest tuna protects against cancer in the ovaries, pancreas, and every part of the digestive tract including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and colon. Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna, may also help protect against breast cancer and lower the risk of leukemia.

Even more reason to serve up this tuna feast!

Ingredients

• 170g tin tuna in oil, drained
• 1 large potato, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 egg, beaten
• grated zest of one lemon
• 1 garlic clove crushed with ½ tsp sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper
• flour for coating
• sunflower oil for frying

To serve 

• 5 ripe, red tomatoes, finely chopped and fried with garlic, salt and pepper.

• extra-virgin olive oil

• pasta, cooked according to packet instructions

Instructions

In a bowl, mix all ingredients for the tuna meatballs until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls, roll lightly in flour. Fry in oil about 1cm deep, turning, until golden all over. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towel.

Spoon the pasta onto plates, top with some tomato and lots of extra-virgin olive oil and season well. Top with the meatballs and serve immediately.


more on thewinepunter.com