Recipe: Tuna Burgers (using whole wheat bread, Woman's Day, 1980's)

TUNA BURGERS



2 tablespoons margarine, divided use
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
4 slices whole-wheat bread
1/3 cup milk
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large egg
3 tablespoons seasoned dried bread crumbs

Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

Soak bread in milk in large bowl 5 minutes. Tear into small pieces. Add onion mixture, tuna, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well; add egg; stir until blended.

Shape mixture into 4 patties; coat with bread crumbs.

Melt remaining margarine in skillet over medium heat; add patties and cook about 4 minutes on each side or until hot and browned.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Vintage magazine recipe clipping: Woman's Day, Busy Day Menus, December 11, 1984