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Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa {Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Carb}

April 17, 2017 by lauren.kelly 32 Comments

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Disclaimer: I was compensated by Bumble Bee Seafoods to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise ????

Simple to prepare, low carb and delicious, these Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Easy Tuna Cakes with Mango Salsa

I am always on the hunt for new, easy recipes.  I am also currently trying to cut back on carbs after putting on a few pounds over the winter. I hurt my back and haven’t been able to work out and since I am showing my house to sell and not being able to cook my own meals, I haven’t been eating as well as I normally do.  Spring is coming and it’s time to get serious.

I am getting back into cooking and it feels great to be back in the kitchen! I missed it so much and I feel better when I meal prep and cook my own (and my family’s) meals.  Being that my kids are waaaaay too busy with sports and activities, it gets even more difficult to get easy, nutritious dinners prepared for my family.  It’s a good thing my family loves Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna, which is not only versatile in many recipes, but is also an affordable source of protein.  I choose Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna because it’s made with sea salt, it’s wild-caught and it’s Non-GMO Project Verified.  Those are all very important to me.

Now back to this recipe.  The tuna cakes themselves are naturally gluten free and low carb.  The delicious Mango Salsa is not low carb, but definitely eat even a little bit if you are watching your carbs. It’s worth it, trust me!

These tuna cakes take only 15 minutes from start to finish, which is perfect for me to prepare on a busy weeknight.  Basically mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl, form into patties and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.  That’s it.  The most time consuming part of this recipe is chopping the fruits and vegetables for the salsa!

Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Don’t step away from the stove because they cook that quickly!

Simply chop up the ingredients for the salsa and look how gorgeous it is…

Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Easy, healthy and pretty.  What’s not to love about this?

 Nothing. There is nothing not to love here.

Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa
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Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa

Course dinner, lunch
Servings 5 tuna cakes
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • For the Tuna Cakes:
  • 2 cans Bumble Beeยฎ Solid White Albacore in Water rinsed and drained
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • For the Mango Salsa:
  • 1 mango peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare tuna cakes by mixing all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  2. Form into 5 palm sized patties.
  3. Place in a sauce pan covered in nonstick cooking spray and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. To prepare the salsa, mix all of the ingredients together and serve on top tuna cakes.
  6. Serve over a bed of spinach or wrapped up in a lettuce wrap.

Nutrition Facts for the Tuna Cakes:
Servings: 5

Calories 145
Total Fat 7.1g
Saturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg
Sodium 281mg
Potassium 191mg
Total Carb 1.7g
Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 18.1g
Vitamin A 2% · Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 2% · Iron 6%

Nutrition Facts for the Mango Salsa:
Servings: 5

Calories 50
Total Fat 0.3g
Saturated Fat 0.1g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 96mg
Potassium 163mg
Total Carb 12.3g
Dietary Fiber 1.4g
Sugars 10.7g
Protein 0.8g
Vitamin A 18% · Vitamin C 66%
Calcium 1% · Iron 1%

And just like that, dinner is served.  Make the salsa ahead of time and dinner will be ready in 15 MINUTES. This is life changing!Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango SalsaThis is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bumble Bee Seafoods.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Seafood, Side Dishes, Wheat Free Tagged With: easy recipe, Gluten free, low carb, tuna

Comments

  1. Amanda|The Kitcheneer says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:56 am

    This sounds like my kinda lunch! Light and healthy and done in no time! YUM!

    Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Those look absolutely gorgeous. Tuna is always a hit in our house.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:12 am

      Ours too, thanks Carolyn!

      Reply
  3. Rachel Cooks says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    This looks like such a light, delicious dinner. Love the mango salsa!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:12 am

      Me too, thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Alyssa | EverydayMaven says

    April 18, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I love tuna and never thought to make it into cakes! Hope your back is feeling better!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:12 am

      Thanks Alyssa!

      Reply
  5. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

    April 18, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Such a great way to eat more fish! Love it!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    April 18, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    Wow, Lauren, these look amazing! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Ashley @ wishes and dishes says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    I love these and the colors are so pretty!! I’ve never made tuna cakes before.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:11 am

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  8. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    I do not like fish–but I LOVE that salsa and I would love to eat these cakes because of that!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:10 am

      ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Amy @Belly Full says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:20 am

    I bet I could get my kids on board with tuna if I made these! Looks delish!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:10 am

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  10. allie says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Hi Lauren – these look super! So fresh and light for spring and summer. We are showing our house to sell right now too, and it really makes normal living tough. Best wishes on the sale and move!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 19, 2017 at 1:10 am

      Thanks Allie! Good luck to you!

      Reply
  11. naomi says

    April 19, 2017 at 3:53 am

    Love how easy this is and the mango salsa is so perfect with it!

    Reply
  12. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:02 am

    That mango salsa looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    April 19, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    This looks absolutely amazing! I love that mango salsa. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  14. christine says

    April 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I just can’t seem to get the family on board for tuna but this salsa is exactly the kind of thing I love to brighten chicken up with in the spring and summer!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    Easy Tuna Cakes with Fresh Mango Salsa ? Ummm yes please!

    Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    April 19, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    Such a great pairing of flavors!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Tammy says

    April 21, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    Tuna cakes are a great idea! These look so good especially with the mango salsa! Yum <3

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 21, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much Tammy!

      Reply
  18. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    April 21, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    AH! This is my kind of lunch!

    Reply
  19. Kristen says

    April 25, 2017 at 3:07 am

    Can you use a different flour? I’m allergic to almonds? Otherwise, I love tuna cakes and pairing with the mangos in season currently sounds fantastic!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      April 25, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Hi Kristen! I bet you can use whatever flour you’d like. I hope you like them, come back and let me know how they came out!

      Reply

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