FISH CAKES with TSAZIKI SAUSE

Fish Cakes are great for lunch or for dinner, as an appetizer or an entree. Very light and nutritional meal.

Ingredients:

• 2-pound groundfish (I use Pollock)
• ½ pound farmer cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper
• Oil olive for cooking

Directions:

• Mix all the ingredients and keep them in a refrigerator to blend for 1 hour.
• Make medium size patties and cook them in olive oil on a preheated skillet for a couple of minutes from each side.
• Transfer to a baking dish and cook in a 390*F (180*C) oven for another 15-20 minutes.

For Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pound plain Greek yogurt 0% fat
• 1 English cucumber finely grated
• 1 tbsp Apple vinegar
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup minced fresh dill
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Grate the cucumber and squeeze the liquid well, using a sieve
• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
• Keep in the refrigerator for a few hours for the flavors to blend. You can also make it a night ahead.

Weight Loss Help

• This meal is carbs free
• Fish oil and olive are unsaturated fats, which are very good for your health
• As a side dish, you can have any fresh salad or cooked vegetables. The best choice in terms of weight loss and good taste would be:
  • Zucchini
  • Green beans
  • Asparagus

Enjoy and get slim!