Best 2 Tuna And Sweet Potato Kumera Patties Recipes

**Dive into a culinary symphony of flavors with our Tuna and Sweet Potato Kumera Patties!** These patties are a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring flaky tuna, velvety sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Accompanied by three tantalizing dipping sauces – a tangy tzatziki, a creamy avocado sauce, and a spicy tomato salsa – these patties offer a delightful journey for your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer for your next gathering, these patties will surely steal the show. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA AND SWEET POTATO (KUMARA) PATTIES

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Full of flavour and nutrition, these patties will please the whole family!

Provided by Monash Fodmap

Categories Low FODMAP

Time 55m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Sweet potato, peeled and diced
Japanese (Kabocha) pumpkin
tin of tuna/salmon, drained
egg, lightly beaten
low FODMAP or gluten free breadcrumbs
grated tasty cheese (we used reduced fat)
medium carrot, grated
2 stalks spring onion, green parts only, finely chopped
Tbsp plain gluten free flour
sesame seeds
Olive oil spray

Steps:

Steam/boil sweet potato and pumpkin until just tender. Transfer to a large bowl and mash roughly with a fork.
Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F. Line large baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
On a large plate, combine gluten-free flour and sesame seeds, set aside.
Add drained tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, carrot and chives to mashed sweet potato and pumpkin mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon to roughly combine.
Shape into 12 equal patties approx. 1.5cm thick. Lightly coat each patty in flour and sesame seed mixture.
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray both sides of each patty with olive oil. Fry patties in frying pan in batches (4-5 minutes each side) until golden brown.
Place browned patties on baking tray and bake until heated through (approx. 10-15 minutes)
Serve patties with low FODMAP vegetables or salad

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4-6, Calories 1574.00 cal, Fat 16.00 g, Protein 20.00 g, Carbohydrate 34.00 g, Sugar 9.00 g, SaturatedFat 4.00 g, Fiber 5.00 g

KUMERA AND TUNA PATTIES

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An old family favourite. You can add cilantro instead of the parsley if you wish or add more curry powder or use a curry paste instead. Add some finely diced chilli or ground chilli flakes if you wish. For a gluten-free version be sure that all ingredients used are gluten-free. Cooking time does not include the 30 minutes refrigeration time required

Provided by Jubes

Categories Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 12 tuna patties, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

600 g kumara, peeled roughly chopped and steamed
1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup parsley (cilantro) or 1/2 cup coriander, chopped finely (cilantro)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon curry powder or 1 teaspoon curry paste
1 chili, finely diced (optional)
425 g tuna, well drained
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (packaged) or 1/2 cup dried gluten-free breadcrumbs

Steps:

Peel and roughly chop the kumera.
Steam the kumera and roughly mash. Measure out 2 cups of mashed kumera for the recipe.
Add the 2 cups kumera and all remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Mix well.
Using your hands, roll 1/4 cup of the mixture into a ball and flatten them to form patty shapes. Continue with the remaining mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add in some more breadcrumbs.
You can roll the patties in some extra dry packaged breadcrumbs if you wish.
Refrigerate patties for 30 minutes or overnight.
Heat a little oil in a large frypan and add the patties. Cook until browned on each side. Turn patties gentley.
Serve with a salad on the side and a sauce/mayonnaise of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 133.4, Sodium 846, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.9

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and texture.
If you don't have sweet potatoes, you can substitute them with regular potatoes.
To make the patties more crispy, cook them over medium-high heat.
Serve the patties with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
You can also add other ingredients to the patties, such as chopped onion, celery, or bell pepper.

Conclusion:

Tuna and sweet potato patties are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, tuna and sweet potato patties are a great option.