sweet potato tuna patties

13 Jan, 2026

From Rebecca at lichenpaleolovingaip.com

Ingredients

• 1 can of tuna
• 1/2 cup of cooked sweet potato, mashed*
• 2 tbsp white onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp tapioca starch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• avocado oil for frying

Instructions

1. Drain liquid from can of tuna.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together tuna, mashed sweet potato, white onion, dill, lemon juice, avocado oil, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together tapioca starch and water until the starch dissolves. Add to tuna mixture and mix until incorporated.

4. Form mixture into 4 patties.

5. Add avocado oil (I usually use 1/2 tbsp to 1 tbsp) to frying pan and heat over med heat. Once oil is hot add patties.

6. Brown on each side (approx 3-4 minutes per side).

7. Enjoy!