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Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing

April 7, 2019 By Patricia 71 Comments

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing have a great spring vibe you’ll love. Soon it’ll be the time of year when we’re up to our eyeballs in zucchini. Get a jump on things and makes these now, and later!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing make a great snack or light meal. You'll love these Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing.

I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. You too? It’s fun to be inspired by all the goodies you could ever want to find. And, hey! If you don’t already, follow me on Pinterest to see what I share! 

For some reason, it seems like I’m at my hungriest on the weekend, which also happens to be prime Pinterest perusal time for me. I was cruising some zucchini recipes, and was inspired to make these simple, baked tuna and zucchini cakes with lemon-yogurt dressing.

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are lovely this time of year. Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are perfect as a snack or part of a lighter meal.

I had green onions (still!) and parsley in my garden, a few lemons left on the tree, zucchini in the fridge (perfect to use to make tortilla-crusted zucchini fries – also baked), tuna in the pantry, and some ricotta cheese in the fridge. 

So instead of just drooling over things like Champagne sangria, oven-ready S’mores, and homemade blackberry frozen yogurt on Pinterest — not that there’s anything wrong with that — I decided to make these yummy cakes!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are healthy and fresh for a great treat! Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are baked, not fried, for a healthier snack or light meal.

One of the best things about these cakes is that they’re baked instead of fried. You’ll also love all the fresh flavors tucked inside.

The lemon juice brightens them up, especially the dressing that is so easy to make. The fresh herbs go well with the tuna and zucchini, and with that, you’ll love to serve these as part of a light meal, or even as an afternoon snack.

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are fabulous snacks for springtime. You'll adore these healthy and tasty Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing.

For another great zucchini recipe, try my Zucchini, Mushroom, and Thyme Strata. It’s wonderful for brunch, or as part of a lighter dinner served along with a fresh salad. 

I hope you enjoy a bit of spring in these baked tuna and zucchini cakes with lemon-yogurt dressing! Serve them with a salad or your favorite soup to make them part of your next meal!

Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are perfect for a snack or as part of a lighter meal. You'll love how fresh Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing make an ideal springtime snack. Enjoy Baked Tuna and Zucchini Cakes with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing are, and they're easy to make, too!

Nutrition

Calories

541 cal

Fat

20 g

Carbs

56 g

Protein

29 g
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Ingredients

    For the tuna cakes:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1, 6.5-ounce can of tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • For the dressing:
  • 3/4 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
  • Juice of half a lemon (more to taste)
  • Zest from half a lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

    For the tuna cakes:
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the white onion until soft. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. In a large bowl, add the tuna, green onion, zucchini, egg, cheese, lemon juice, seasonings and breadcrumbs.
  4. Mix everything together until well combined.
  5. Shape the mixture into patties, about 1/2-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
  6. Place patties on the baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes on one side until lightly golden, then flip and continue for another 7-10 minutes.
  7. For the dressing:
  8. Mix all the ingredients together. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Chill before serving.
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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Your picture got me drooling too. Wanna try this a.s.a.p.! =)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 20, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      I'm a little in love with them : ) They're really good!
      Reply
  2. natalie (the sweets life) says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    these sound right up my alley! yum!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 20, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      Bonus: They're easy to make!
      Reply
  3. Ozlem's Turkish Table says

    March 21, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    These look very delicious! We have a similar dish in Turkish cooking where we add dill and crumbled feta cheese to grated zucchini. Look forward to trying yours!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 21, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      That sounds delicious! It would be easy to make the substitution - maybe I'll try that next time! Thanks for the good info & visiting!
      Reply
  4. Jenn (@ciaofraz) says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I love the lemon yogurt dressing...so yummy! I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger award for always offering up a bounty of delicious recipes. I love following your blog and look forward to more : )
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 28, 2012 at 12:19 am

      Thanks, Jenn! I hope you try (and enjoy) the Tuna/Zucchini cakes. And THANK YOU for nominating me - you're so kind! I will spend some time thinking about passing along the goodwill, and to whom :)
      Reply
  5. Jacob Cowan says

    July 31, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    your recipe is close to my families recipe the sauce for us is yogurt Hellman's mayonaisse lemon juice and paprika
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      July 31, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Great minds, Jacob! Your simple sauce sounds good, too!
      Reply
  6. BOnnie says

    April 3, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    This looks so good! I'm definitely pinning this for a summertime dinner
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Bonnie!
      Reply
  7. Leah says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I don't think I would have ever thought to combine tuna and zucchini, but it sounds like a tasty dish! I would love to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Hi Leah! Not the first thing that might cross the mind, but I loooove this combo! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  8. Kim Travieso says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Great alternative to the more expensive crab cakes! I know my hsuband would adore these!! Can't wait to make them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks, Kim! These are really tasty! Hope you enjoy them!
      Reply
  9. Sue Tanya Mchorgh says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    I cant wait to try this. Thanks for posting this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks, Sue Tanya! Enjoy!
      Reply
  10. Belle says

    April 3, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    That looks amazing! I need to try this. Belle | One Awesome Momma
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you, Belle!
      Reply
  11. Kyla Live says

    April 3, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    OMG! These look so good!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you, Kyla!
      Reply
  12. Gunjan says

    April 3, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    This a great recipe. I know one of my friend would try this. I will pass on this recipe to her.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Gunjan! I hope your friend will like it!
      Reply
  13. Natasha says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    These look absolutely delish! I love zucchini but not the hugest fan of tuna. But this recipe sounds and looks like winner.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks very much, Natasha!
      Reply
  14. Our Irish Family says

    April 4, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    These look so yummy, and it would also be a dish I can share with my one year old.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Karen! I hope you give these a try and your little one enjoys them, too!
      Reply
  15. Jessica says

    April 4, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    This looks delicious!! I love the photos!! I will show this to my husband. He loves to cook!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 4, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica! I hope you husband will give this recipe a try!
      Reply
  16. Sarah Hughes says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    These photos make me want to reach in to the screen to eat them! They look delicious.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! They're easy to make -- hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  17. Keoshia says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    These look really good. I love salmon cakes, so these are right up my alley! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 5, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks, Keoshia! Hope you give them a try!
      Reply
  18. Amrita says

    April 8, 2017 at 4:20 am

    The tuna and zucchini cakes sound amazing .I love how simple you have made it to follow.Making it this weekend
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks, Amrita! I hope you love them like I do!
      Reply
  19. Carla Natali says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:36 am

    Wow! These looks AMAZING!!!! Do you think I could replace the ricota cheese for another cheese though? I´m not the greatest fan of ricota...
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Carla! Maybe some cottage cheese? I'd try the small curd, as I think it's a little less watery. Let me know if you try it!
      Reply
  20. Kimmy Ripley says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:52 am

    YUMMMM! Tuna and lemon are two foods that my daughter Chloe and I REALLY LOVE! I will have to give this recipe a whirl in the very near future! Looks excellent!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      That's great to hear, Kimmy! I hope you both enjoy these!
      Reply
  21. Mimi says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:30 am

    I'll have to try these, they sound amazing
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      Thanks, Mimi! I really love them!
      Reply
  22. Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Such a great recipe to use in season veggies!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      Yes, for sure! Thanks, Paula!
      Reply
  23. jenna urben says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Oh yum!! These look so good. I recently started eating more seafood. I'm sure my husband would love these too :) Will have to give em a try - your Lemon-Yogurt Dressing sounds awesome too
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Jenna! I hope you try them, and you both enjoy them!
      Reply
  24. Jenn says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:15 am

    So glad I found this recipe! I love the combo of tuna and zucchini!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Jenn! So good, for sure! I hope you like these!
      Reply
  25. Demeter says

    April 8, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Wow, these sound so flavorful! Great idea to add zucchini to them.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Demeter!
      Reply
  26. Brittany Limberakis says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    Yum! These sound great and the yogurt dressing sounds perfect to go with these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks a bunch, Brittany!
      Reply
  27. Lora says

    April 9, 2019 at 3:30 am

    That happens to me too when I peruse Pinterest late at night. Glad you found inspiration to make these fantastic tuna and zucchini cakes!!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Haha! I love Pinterest, but for sure it can be dangerous! :) Thanks, Lora!
      Reply
  28. Jen says

    April 9, 2019 at 4:09 am

    I love how you’ve transformed a can of tuna here into something so pretty and elegant. With all that color and texture, I bet these didn’t last long on that plate!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen! They really are yummy!
      Reply
  29. Chrissie Baker says

    April 9, 2019 at 4:14 am

    These are perfect for lunch!! They looks so good. Beautiful photos. Pinning!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks so much, Chrissie! I hope you like them!
      Reply
  30. Bee says

    April 9, 2019 at 4:15 am

    These look SO good! I love zucchini and can’t wait to try these. Pinned!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks, Bee! I hope you like them!
      Reply
  31. Catalina says

    April 9, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    These tuna cakes are so perfect for lunch or appetizer! They look so tasty!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 9, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Catalina! Yes - they're perfect as a light meal or snack!
      Reply
  32. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

    April 9, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    Ohh! I love that these make an easy lunch or light dinner!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 26, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica! Enjoy!
      Reply
  33. Restaurants in Baguio by Mae says

    April 10, 2019 at 2:14 am

    This recipe looks delicious, tasty and healthy. Love this one since you used tuna. Perfect snack for kids as well. Will surely make one of this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 26, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope you all enjoy them!
      Reply
  34. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:27 am

    Yum! These sound so delicious, I LOVE the combo of flavors here!! Can't wait to try them!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 26, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Angela! I hope you love them!
      Reply
  35. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    April 11, 2019 at 3:52 am

    These would disappear in our house!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 26, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      :) I'm glad you'll all like them! Thanks, Erin!
      Reply

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