Brown Rice Tuna Patties with Avocado Mayo
Ingredients
For the Tuna Patties:
- 1 cup Mahatma® Brown Rice
- 2 cans (6 oz each) tuna, drained
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Avocado Mayo:
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Arugula Salad:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 cups arugula
Instructions
Made with pantry staple ingredients, these convenient and tasty Mahatma® Brown Rice Tuna Patties are ready in no time. Top with a simple and homemade avocado mayo alongside a fresh and zesty arugula salad for a filling meal.
Brown Rice Tuna Patties
Step 1
Cook brown rice according to package directions; let cool completely.
Step 2
Mix together rice, tuna, eggs, parsley, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Divide into 8 portions; shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; in two batches, cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and heated through.
Avocado Mayo
Step 4
In a blender, purée avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Arugula Salad
Step 5
In large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add arugula to bowl; toss well.
Step 6
Serve Brown Rice Tuna Patties with Avocado Mayo and Arugula Salad.
Recipe Tip
Substitute mixed greens, spinach, or chopped romaine lettuce for arugula.
Pantry Ingredient Ease
One of the best parts about these simple and tasty tuna and brown rice patties is that they’re made with ingredients you probably already have on your shelf! Save them to keep for your list of easy recipes with pantry staples. Using canned tuna, brown rice, seasonings and eggs you’ve got a meal ready in no time. If you’d like to add a more aromatic flavor, use our Jasmine Thai Brown Rice.
Pair with a simple side salad that can be adjusted to what you have in your fridge like romaine, spinach or any other leafy green. The dressing can also be adjusted to preference using any number of homemade dressings and vinaigrettes.
Family-Friendly Meal
If you’re looking for fun meals that you can get the whole family involved in preparing, this dish is a great example of recipes to cook with kids. Divide the steps up into tasks like gathering ingredients, mixing, and with clean hands, forming the patties.
If you have difficulty with picky eaters, adjust the seasonings as necessary and pair with avocado mayo or another sauce of choice for younger family members.
Continue exploring more delicious family-friendly dishes by trying your hand at this Latin-inspired Mexican Rice and Beans or taquitos dorados try one of our authentic Spanish Paella Recipes with Mahatma® White Rice.
Need a dessert idea? Try our Mexican rice pudding recipe.
