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Canned Tuna Balls

Canned Tuna Meatballs

Elena-Greta Apostol
An easy-to-make canned tuna meatball recipe that requires under 10 minutes to prep and just a handful of ingredients. Enjoy them alongside mashed potatoes, mashed peas, or with a fresh salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine International
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can of tuna well drained
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced or chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp breadcrumbs or flour
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2-3 sprigs dill or parsley

Instructions
 

  • With a fork, flake the tuna into a bowl.
  • Stir in the egg, herbs, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs, mixing until you get a firm mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 190 °C/375 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Shape the balls, approx. 3 cm (~1 inch) in diameter, with slightly wet palms and place them on the baking tray.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are nice and brown.
  • Enjoy with your favorite dressing, in sandwiches, or paired with a colorful salad.

Notes

Canned Tuna Meatballs
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