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Ingredients
- 10 oz (2 5-oz cans) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained (all water squeezed out)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (mild), optional
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
- Olive oil, for pan-frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 310g | |
| Calories 499 | |
| Calories from Fat 132 | 26% |
| Total Fat 14.76g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.09g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 417mg | 139% |
| Sodium 1461mg | 61% |
| Potassium 589mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 66.22g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 9.4g | 6% |
| Protein 24.94g | 40% |
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