You guys are going to love these burgers. They’re sweet, smoky, and the perfect balance of tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. As I take a bite, on this rainy Sunday in my apartment, I’m day dreaming about a warm July evening on the beach, the sun just starting to set. We’re all covered in sand and the salt water is drying on our slightly burned skin. We bust out the grill and the picnic basket for an epic feast, which is especially delicious after the mouthfuls of salt water we’ve been chugging from body surfing all day.
Yeah. Definitely ready for summer and looking forward to making these little Chipotle Sweet Potato Tuna Burgers the star of the Beach-B-Q or even the Backyard-B-Q. Even if I’m not covered in sand, hanging out at Fisherman’s beach on Nantucket all summer, I’m still totally cooking these bad boys up on the regular.
If you’ve read my WIAW posts for a while you’ve probably noticed I’ve made similar burgers before, and I would be remiss if I didn’t give Amy from the Little Honey Bee (a grilling goddess) a shoutout for the original inspiration.
However this recipe, besides using tuna, has another delicious twist. The chipotle flavor. For that, I used Bumble Bee’s Prime Fillet Tuna with Chipotle & Olive Oil. This added a whole other dimension of flavor and texture to the burgers and I don’t know if I’ll go back! Bumble Bee also has a jalapeño flavor and sundried tomato flavor of their canned tuna and I’m sure those would be awesome in these burgers as well.
I found these cans at my local Stop & Shop in the canned aisle. I’m actually a huge fan of tuna fish as a source of pescatarian protein. As much as I’d love to have fresh caught fish every day, that’s not realistic for my wallet. Tuna is affordable and super versatile.
3 Reasons I Love These Tuna Burgers (& You Will Too):
1.) The batch makes 6 patties, which means you can feed your squad or have leftovers all week (my favorite)
2.) These burgers are so versatile you can eat them on a salad, on freshly toasted bun, eat them naked or slathered in your favorite sauce
3.) And finally, like any In it 4 the Long Run recipe, they’re super easy to make.
- 2 Cans of Bumble Bee Chipotle & Olive Oil Tuna
- 1 Cup of Cooked Sweet Potato (~ 1 medium potato)
- 1 Egg
- 1/3 Cup of Chopped Onions
- 1/3 Cup of Almond Flour
- Coconut or Olive Oil for frying pan
- Peel medium sweet potato and cook in microwave for 4 minutes
- In a large bowl mash together tuna, egg, onions and almond flour with a large fork
- When the potato has been cooked, take it out of the microwave and mash it separately in a small bowl
- Add the mashed sweet potato to the rest of the tuna burgers
- Use large fork to combine potato and tuna mixture
- When combined, form six patties
- Lightly coat large frying pan and cook patties for 8 minutes on each side (or until crispy)
- Optional: To serve, toast a fresh bun, apply desired condiments and place the tuna burger on bun and dig in!
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Your Turn:
- What’s in your cooler/picnic when you’re at the beach?
- Watermelon, cherries and some Bai… oh and s’mores materials
- It’s a hot day. Pool or beach?
- Beach. Waves are just too much fun.
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I bought a can of tuna fish and was planning on just mixing it with avocado and calling it a day. But you know me and sweet potatoes…great recipe, as always! A big fruit bowl is a must for picnics and I would definitely choose the beach over the pool. That’s one of my happy places.
Thanks for the shoutout girly! These look great 🙂
Can you substitute the almond flour with another type of flour? (i.e. whole wheat)
I’ve never tried it with a different flour but I think oat flour would be the best substitute because almond flour is on the courser side (grind oats in a blender until a powder texture) – if you do make the sub let me know how it goes!
These look amazing! sweet potatoes and tuna sound fantastic together! Yum 🙂
They balance each other out so nicely and have fantastic texture. Honestly this is probably one of my all time favorite recipes <3
I love making tuna burgers! I just had one a few days ago and topped it on a salad and it was the perfect dinner. I love the idea of adding sweet potato, because everything is better with sweet potato, right?!
Exactly! Pretty much my life motto. #SweetTaterOnErryThang
This is going to be my lunch for the next week. So delicious. Beach >>>> Pool. I usually pack a lot of veggies and hummus and guac! The sprouts, veggie, and hummus sandwich from Something Natural if I’m on Nantucket. And beer… can’t forget the beer : ) Hope you have a fabulous Friday!
YEEES. That sandwich is everything! It also tastes even better eaten on the sand. Haha beer and beaches go together like pb&j
Mmm these would be perf for a summer BBQ. I’m definitely a beach gal, mostly because of the high chance that there will be some pups running around and the sound of waves is so calming. I love bringing frozen grapes and always yes to s’mores fixins!
That is SUCH an excellent point that I didn’t even consider: Pup Watching!
Beach obviously…I’d pick up a “Whole” Sandwich from Something Natural and bike my booty to Fat Ladies and spend the whole day body surfing, eating, reading, and relaxing…Pure bliss! 🙂
Yes yes yes to all of those things <3
I have been dying to try these burgers you always talk about 🙂 looks delish!
Let me know if you make ’em!
Heyya.. I’d pick up a “Whole” Sandwich from Something Natural and bike my booty to Fat Ladies and spend the whole day body surfing, eating, reading, and relaxing , I’m definitely a beach gal, mostly because of the high chance that there will be some pups running around and the sound of waves is so calming. I love bringing frozen grapes and even more,These look amazing! sweet potatoes and tuna sound fantastic together! Yum 🙂
Love the beach. Waves make everything better. Frozen grapes are so perfect for snacking.
those look amazing! Thanks so much for the awesome post!
xx, kenz
http://sincerelykenz.com
Thanks Kenzie!