Tuna and Caper Cheesy Burgers

This burger is almost too big to get your mouth around!  However, once you master this, you will find this a delicious recipe.

Tuna mixed with capers and cheese are a very good combination, and even children will like this unusual burger.

I made it as a main meal and therefore made the patty larger than normal. 

I added salads to make it healthier, and served it with raw green peas, and extra lettuce.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus 15 minutes in the fridge, optional)
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 serving

Ingredients
1 95 g tin Tuna
1 spring onion
1 tbsp Capers
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 very small egg, lightly beaten
½ cup grated tasty cheese
1 tbsp olive oil

TO SERVE:
2 slices tasty cheese, or grated
1 roll, halved
A little mayonnaise
Bit of tomato sauce (optional)
¾ cup mixed lettuce leaves
½ tomato, sliced

Instructions:
Combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, spring onions, grated cheese, parsley and capers.

Mix all the ingredients, and add salt and pepper to taste.

Form into one very large patty or 2 smaller ones, and flatten.

If you have time, place the patty in the fridge for about 15 minutes.

Heat the oil in a small fry pan, and cook the burger for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is a golden colour. 

Meanwhile, cut the roll in half, and melt the cheese slices or grated cheese under a grill.

Spread the tomato sauce and mayo on the other side of the burger.

Add the tuna burger, lettuce, an d the tomato.

You could also now put a slice of cheese on the top of the roll and grill for a minute or two, and this is optional.

This is how it looks from the middle!

The patty was slightly larger than the roll, however this does not matter!  It tasted delightful, and far healthier than a bought hamburger.  If you are giving to children, you could omit the capers.