Salmon and Chickpea Patties
Ingredients
Enjoy canned salmon for a family meal easily by extending it with canned beans. These easy cakes are great to enjoy over warm greens or tucked into a whole wheat bun as a burger.
1 can (213 g) wild red pacific/sockeye salmon, drained
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
2 tbsp (25 mL) light mayonnaise
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes
1/4 tsp (1 mL) dry dill weed or dried marjoram leaves
1 cup (250 mL) bran flakes, crushed
1 pkg (11 oz/300 g) baby spinach, rinsed with water clinging to leaves
Preparation
- In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash together salmon, including bones and chickpeas until fairly smooth. Stir in green onions, half of the garlic, mayonnaise, hot pepper flakes and marjoram.
- Shape mixture into 6 patties and coat in bran flakes. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 425 F (220 C) oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet wilt spinach with remaining garlic. Divide among plates and top with patties.
Nutritional Information
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Calories184
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Fat6g
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Saturated1g
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Trans0g
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Cholesterol9mg
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Sodium256mg
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Fibre5g
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Potassium581mg
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Carbohydrate22g
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Sugars1g
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Iron25%DV
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Vitamin A50%DV
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Vitamin C25%DV
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Vitamin D≥6 µg
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Vitamin K249 µg
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Calcium150 mg
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Protein12g
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Magnesium80mg
Osteoporosis Canada’s position on nutrition for healthy bones focuses on calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K while stressing a well-balanced diet which includes fiber and whole grains, vitamins and minerals and protein.