Raid-the-cupboard tuna sweetcorn cakes

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Raid-the-cupboard tuna sweetcorn cakes
40 min.
4
487kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that can be whipped up in just 40 minutes, look no further than these Raid-the-Cupboard Tuna Sweetcorn Cakes! Perfectly combining pantry staples, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With the ease of preparation and wholesome ingredients, you'll find it hard to believe that these delightful cakes are dairy-free.

Imagine the creamy texture of mashed potatoes mingling with tender chunks of tuna and the sweetness of juicy corn, all brought together with fresh chives or parsley. These cakes not only provide a filling meal but also pack a nutritious punch, making them an ideal choice for family dinners or a quick weeknight meal. Each cake is lightly fried to golden perfection, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the insides deliciously moist.

What’s more, these Tuna Sweetcorn Cakes are incredibly versatile. Serve them with a dollop of mayonnaise on the side, along with your favorite salad and dressing for a complete meal that will please everyone around the dinner table. Make sure to keep this recipe handy; once you taste these delectable bites, they’re bound to become a regular feature in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 450 potatoes quartered
  • tbsp mayonnaise 
  • 370 tuna drained canned
  • 198 regular corn drained canned
  • small bunch parsley dried snipped
  •  eggs beaten
  • 100 breadcrumbs dried
  • servings unrefined sunflower oil for frying
  • servings salad dressing 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until really tender.
  2. Drain and allow to steam-dry in a colander. Tip into a bowl, season and mash. Stir in the mayonnaise, tuna, sweetcorn and chives or parsley. Shape into 4 cakes and chill until cold and firm.
  3. Dip each cake into the egg, letting the excess drip off, then coat in the breadcrumbs. Chill for 15 mins.
  4. Heat a little of the oil in a pan and gently fry the cakes for 2-3 mins on each side until golden. You may need to do this in batches keep warm in a low oven.
  5. Serve with extra mayonnaise and salad leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein22.77%
Fat34.92%
Carbs42.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.31
Glycemic Load
19.51
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.484782820163%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
11.26mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.83mg
Kaempferol
0.9mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.21kcal
24.36%
Fat:19.01g
29.25%
Saturated Fat:3.24g
20.23%
Carbohydrates:51.82g
17.27%
Net Carbohydrates:46.97g
17.08%
Sugar:7.84g
8.71%
Cholesterol:118.04mg
39.35%
Sodium:747.04mg
32.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.89g
55.79%
Selenium:76.96µg
109.94%
Vitamin B3:12.93mg
64.66%
Vitamin B12:2.67µg
44.48%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.25%
Vitamin K:34.71µg
33.06%
Phosphorus:320.51mg
32.05%
Vitamin C:25.31mg
30.68%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.07%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.1%
Potassium:855.3mg
24.44%
Iron:4.38mg
24.33%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.51%
Fiber:4.85g
19.42%
Magnesium:75.88mg
18.97%
Folate:70.97µg
17.74%
Vitamin E:2.62mg
17.49%
Copper:0.28mg
13.92%
Vitamin B5:1.35mg
13.52%
Zinc:1.93mg
12.89%
Vitamin D:1.56µg
10.43%
Calcium:96.75mg
9.67%
Vitamin A:323.37IU
6.47%