Quick and Easy Dinner for two | Tuna cakes, kale salad, baked sweet potato.

in #food8 years ago (edited)

Hi guys, I wanted to share this quick delicious dinner recipe that can be cooked in 45 minutes or less. It serves about 2 people! Enjoy!

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Ingredients List:

For the baked sweet potato:
1 Very large sweet potato
Drizzle of olive oil(or oil of choice)
Seasonings of choice such as: onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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For the salad:
1 Small bunch of kale(about 4 stalks)
1 Pint of tomatoes
1/2 cup of olives
Optional:
Olive oil/red wine vinegar vinaigrette to toss and coat the salad 'or' dressing of choice.
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For the tuna cakes:
2 cans of tuna
1/2 teaspoon each of the following:
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Pepper
Soy sauce(in place of salt)
Red pepper flakes
Ground ginger
1 teaspoon each of the following:
Sesame oil
Ketchup
Lemon
Optional:
Sriracha or ketchup to serve
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Instructions:
First:

  • Preheat overn to 415 degrees F.
  • Cut sweet potato into 1 inch pieces and place on foil lined baking tray
  • Drizzle with oil to coat, and sprinkle with desired seasonings and bake 30-35 minutes stirring at least once to insure even cooking.
    Next:
  • Wash and tear kale leaves from stalk. Discard stalk. Cut kale into small bite sized pieces.
  • Wash and cut tomatoes half
  • Drain and cut olives in half
  • Combine ingredients in large serving bowl. Toss with vinaigrette or serve with desired dressing.
    Lastly:
  • Pre-heat a few teaspoons of oil on a non-stick pan(or cast iron) on medium high heat
  • Drain cans of tuna and place in bowl
  • Add seasonings and mix to combine
  • Coat hands with a flour and combine with about an 8th of a cup of tuna to form balls.
  • Flatten tuna balls and fry in pan until crispy on both sides and warmed through

Once everything is done, serve with desired dressings and sauces and enjoy!

All images and content are my own.

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Those look great! I am going to follow you for more great recipes! Thanks for sharing :)

Thanks! Im about to post another quick recipe!

Wow, great post! very easy to understand instructions, great pictures, nicely arranged everything together.... I thought you are new!? This looks professional already! Good Job!

Wow thanks so much for the constructive feedback!

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