New Recipe: Spicy Couscous Tuna Burgers

So I just came up with a recipe I feel is slightly out of the box, and it has a good balance of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and a small amount of fat. The seasonings and spices can certainly be changed up, but these Tuna burgers with whole wheat couscous are very flavorful and don't even need a bun! Hope you like them.

Spicy Couscous Tuna Burgers

• ·         5 oz can of tuna (canned in water, drained)
• ·         1 egg white
• ·         2 tbsp dry whole wheat couscous
• ·         3 tbsp boiling water
• ·         1 tsp garlic powder
• ·         ½ tsp spicy curry powder
• ·         Red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste
• ·         ½ cup spinach
• ·         1 oz low fat white cheese
• ·         ¼ cup minced onion

Boil water and prepare dry couscous with garlic in bowl ready to cover. Once water comes to a boil pour over couscous and cover. Let sit for about 3-5 minutes and fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, mix can of drained tuna with curry powder, pepper flakes, pepper, 1 tsp of grated cheese, onion, and egg white.  Combine mixture with couscous once couscous is done.

Heat a skillet (sprayed) over med-high heat.  Form 4 patties out of tuna mix and grill until browned on both sides.  Finish the patty by melting the cheese on top. Serve on a bed of spinach. Enjoy!

*Note this photo is not actual recipe, just an idea of what a plate of these may look like.