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Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing

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Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing have a great spring vibe you’ll love. Soon it’ll be the time of year when we’re up to our eyeballs in zucchini. Get a jump on things and makes these now, and later!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing make a great snack or light meal. You'll love these Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing.

I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. You too? It’s fun to be inspired by all the goodies you could ever want to find. And, hey! If you don’t already, follow me on Pinterest to see what I share! 

For some reason, it seems like I’m at my hungriest on the weekend, which also happens to be prime Pinterest perusal time for me. I was cruising some zucchini recipes, and was inspired to make these simple, baked tuna and zucchini cakes with lemon-yogurt dressing.

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are lovely this time of year. Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are perfect as a snack or part of a lighter meal.

I had green onions (still!) and parsley in my garden, a few lemons left on the tree, zucchini in the fridge (perfect to use to make tortilla-crusted zucchini fries – also baked), tuna in the pantry, and some ricotta cheese in the fridge. 

So instead of just drooling over things like Champagne sangria, oven-ready S’mores, and homemade blackberry frozen yogurt on Pinterest — not that there’s anything wrong with that — I decided to make these yummy cakes!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are healthy and fresh for a great treat! Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are baked, not fried, for a healthier snack or light meal.

One of the best things about these cakes is that they’re baked instead of fried. You’ll also love all the fresh flavors tucked inside.

The lemon juice brightens them up, especially the dressing that is so easy to make. The fresh herbs go well with the tuna and zucchini, and with that, you’ll love to serve these as part of a light meal, or even as an afternoon snack.

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are fabulous snacks for springtime. You'll adore these healthy and tasty Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing.

For another great zucchini recipe, try my Zucchini, Mushroom, and Thyme Strata. It’s wonderful for brunch, or as part of a lighter dinner served along with a fresh salad. 

I hope you enjoy a bit of spring in these baked tuna and zucchini cakes with lemon-yogurt dressing! Serve them with a salad or your favorite soup to make them part of your next meal!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are perfect for a snack or as part of a lighter meal. You'll love how fresh Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing make an ideal springtime snack. Enjoy Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are, and they're easy to make, too!

Nutrition

Calories

541 cal

Fat

20 g

Carbs

56 g

Protein

29 g
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Yields 8 cakes

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-yogurt Dressing
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Ingredients

    For the tuna cakes:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1, 6.5-ounce can of tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
    • For the dressing:
  • 3/4 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
  • Juice of half a lemon (more to taste)
  • Zest from half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

    For the tuna cakes:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the white onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. In a large bowl, add the tuna, green onion, zucchini, egg, cheese, lemon juice, seasonings and breadcrumbs.
  4. Mix everything together until well combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into patties, about 1/2-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
  6. Place patties on the baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes on one side until lightly golden, then flip and continue for another 7-10 minutes.
    7. For the dressing:
  7. Mix all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Chill before serving.
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Comments

    • Patricia says

      That sounds delicious! It would be easy to make the substitution - maybe I'll try that next time! Thanks for the good info & visiting!
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  4. Jenn (@ciaofraz) says

    I love the lemon yogurt dressing...so yummy! I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger award for always offering up a bounty of delicious recipes. I love following your blog and look forward to more : )
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks, Jenn! I hope you try (and enjoy) the Tuna/Zucchini cakes. And THANK YOU for nominating me - you're so kind! I will spend some time thinking about passing along the goodwill, and to whom :)
      Reply

  5. Jacob Cowan says

    your recipe is close to my families recipe the sauce for us is yogurt Hellman's mayonaisse lemon juice and paprika
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  7. Leah says

    I don't think I would have ever thought to combine tuna and zucchini, but it sounds like a tasty dish! I would love to try this!
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks so much, Carla! Maybe some cottage cheese? I'd try the small curd, as I think it's a little less watery. Let me know if you try it!
      Reply

  20. Kimmy Ripley says

    YUMMMM! Tuna and lemon are two foods that my daughter Chloe and I REALLY LOVE! I will have to give this recipe a whirl in the very near future! Looks excellent!
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  23. jenna urben says

    Oh yum!! These look so good. I recently started eating more seafood. I'm sure my husband would love these too :) Will have to give em a try - your Lemon-Yogurt Dressing sounds awesome too
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  27. Lora says

    That happens to me too when I peruse Pinterest late at night. Glad you found inspiration to make these fantastic tuna and zucchini cakes!!!
    ★★★★★
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  28. Jen says

    I love how you’ve transformed a can of tuna here into something so pretty and elegant. With all that color and texture, I bet these didn’t last long on that plate!
    ★★★★★
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