Tuna patties in green sauce

Name: Tuna patties in green sauce
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 6 tomatillos, for the green sauce; 2 serrano chiles, for the green sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the green sauce; 1/4 onions, for the green sauce; 1 cup chicken broth, for the green sauce; 1/4 bunches cilantro, for the green sauce; salt, for the green sauce; pepper, for the green sauce; 2 cups tuna, for the patties; 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped, for the patties; 1 cup grated cheese, for the patties; 2 eggs, for the patties; 1 cup potato flakes, for the patties; vegetable oil, for frying

Yamilette González

Take your cans of tuna from the pantry and prepare these tuna patties in green sauce, which are made with economical ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Don’t think twice and enjoy this quick, easy, and fruitful dish for your weekly menu.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 07-07-2023

Preparation

40 mins

25 mins

Low

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the tomatoes, serrano chiles, garlic, and onion, and sauté for 10 minutes or until they slightly change color. Then, pour in the sauce and cook for 5 minutes. Blend the previous preparation and set aside. Heat a little oil in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the sauce, and cook for 10 minutes. Mix the tuna, onion, cheese, egg, and potato flakes in a bowl. Form the patties and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties for 5 minutes or until cooked on both sides. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve the tuna patties in green sauce and accompany with refried beans.