Amazing Tuna Stuffed Avocados: 10 Minute Joy
Enjoy this fresh and simple Tuna Stuffed Avocados for a quick, satisfying lunch. It is easy to make and highlights the bright flavors of the filling against creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 halves (2 servings)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing/Stuffing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until everything is incorporated.
- Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Spoon the tuna salad mixture evenly into the hollow of each avocado half.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or paprika, if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise for a lighter filling.
- If you prefer a less sharp taste, soak the chopped red onion in cold water for five minutes before adding it to the tuna.
- This recipe is best eaten right after preparation to keep the avocado from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half with filling
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 7g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg
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