These are quick, easy, and from-the-pantry-shelf convenient. If you don’t have scallions in the refrigerator, use a tablespoon or so of finely minced onion.
YIELD: 2 servings, each with 9 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, for a total of 7 grams usable carbs and 47 grams of protein.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon
- 1/4 cup oat bran
- 1 egg
- 2 scallions, finely sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Drain the salmon, place it in a mixing bowl, and mash it well. (Don’t worry about any skin that may be in there, just mash it right in.)
- Add the oat bran, egg, and scallions, and mix everything well. Form into 4 patties.
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute the patties in the butter, turning carefully, until they’re quite golden on both sides (7 to 10 minutes per side).
NOTE:
- Not only do these patties have lots of healthy fish oils, they also contain half your day’s requirement of calcium.
