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ABACATE COM TUNA (TUNA STUFFED AVOCADO) - RECIPE FROM GUINEA-BISSAU 🇬🇼

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Abacate com Tuna

Cultural Context

Originating from Guinea, Abacate com Tuna showcases the country's love for fresh ingredients and seafood. This dish reflects the coastal influence on Guinean cuisine, where avocados and fish are staples. It's a popular choice for a quick meal or snack, celebrated for its creamy texture and vibrant flavors. Today, variations exist globally, with many incorporating different herbs or spices to suit local tastes.

GuineanGWmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 avocado (halved and pitted)
1 (5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper (to taste)

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

White onion is often less expensive and still adds flavor.

1

Scoop out a small portion of 1 avocado from the center of each half to enlarge the cavity. Transfer the removed avocado to a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth.

2

Add 1 (5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna (drained), ¼ cup diced red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir until well combined.

3

Divide the tuna mixture evenly between the avocado halves, spooning it into the hollowed centers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

mixingscoopinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspoonfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

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Also Known As

Avocado with TunaTuna-stuffed Avocado

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