Red Pesto, Sweet Potato and Tuna Burgers | Slimming World
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Yield 3 servings
This recipe is gluten free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - 2 syns per serving (2 burgers)
- WW Smart Points - 2 syns per serving (2 burgers)
Ingredients
- 400g (14oz) of raw sweet potato
- 350g (12.5oz) of tinned tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons of red pesto (6 syns)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- half a red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of sweetcorn
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of frozen peas
- 1 egg, beaten
- cooking oil spray
- Salt and Black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the sweet potato and place in a steamer above a saucepan of boiling water and steam until softened or alternately pierce the whole sweet potato (with skin) with a fork and place in the microwave for approx 6 mins till soft. set aside to cool
- Spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with some cooking oil spray, add the onion and red pepper and fry until softened.
- To a large bowl, add the cooked sweet potato (remove skin if you microwaved) and mash with a fork.
- Add the tuna, onion, pepper and pesto and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Mix in the beaten egg and then add the sweetcorn and frozen peas. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Form into 6 equal sized burgers.
- Preheat oven to 200c or 400f (gas mark 6)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Carefully place the burgers onto the lined tray and spray over the top with cooking oil spray.
- Place in the oven and bake until both sides are golden. Approx 30-35 mins. You will need to carefully flip them over half way through cooking time.
- Garnish with parsley or coriander.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
Syns in red pesto can vary between different brands, so double check the syn value of the one you use.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 burgers
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 317 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 7.2 g | 11% | |
Saturated Fat 2.1 g | 11% | |
Cholesterol 104 mg | 35% | |
Sodium 529 mg | 22% | |
Total Carbohydrates 35.7 g | 12% | |
Dietary Fiber 6 g | 24% | |
Sugars 8.9 g | ||
Protein 29.1 g | 58% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Slimming Eats at https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/red-pesto-sweet-potato-and-tuna-burgers