Salmon patties are a tasty, easy and inexpensive way to incorporate heart-healthy omega-3 fats into your diet. Serve on a bun as a salmon burger or as a main entrée with roasted vegetables and a side of grains. Goes great with Dijon mustard or tartar sauce.

Serving size: 2 patties

Yields: 8 patties (4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 16 oz. canned salmon, bones and skin removed
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
• pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add diced onion and bell pepper and saute until softened (7-9 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, sauteed bell pepper and onion, bread crumbs, beaten eggs, yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, parsley and salt. Mix to combine. Form into 8 patties.
3. In a clean non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat, then add salmon patties in a single layer. Saute 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. If salmon patties brown too fast, reduce heat. Remove finished patties to a paper-towel lined plate and repeat with remaining oil and salmon patties.

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