Recipe

Tuna, rice and zucchini patties

  • 10 mins preparation
  • 15 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Tuna, rice and zucchini patties
  • 600 gram kumara, peeled, chopped
  • 100 gram cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 250 gram packet microwave brown rice
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  • 2 zucchini, coarsely grated, squeezed dry
  • 3 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1 cup packaged dried breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 small frozen corn cobs
  • mixed salad, to serve
  • lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Tuna, rice and zucchini patties
  • 1
    Place kumara in a saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Boil for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Place over low heat. Add cream cheese; mash until almost smooth. Season. Keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat rice as packet directs. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Cool slightly. Add tuna, zucchini, egg and breadcrumbs; stir until combined. Season.
  • 3
    Heat oil in a frying pan over moderate heat. Drop 2 tablespoon measures of mixture into pan. Cook patties, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until browned and cooked.
  • 4
    Place corn in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) for 3 minutes or until heated. Divide mash, corn and patties among serving plates. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.