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Stuffed Avocados with Tuna Salad | HEALTHY 10 Minute Recipe

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Stuffed Avocados with Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean, stuffed avocados combine the creamy texture of ripe avocados with a savory tuna salad. This dish reflects the region's emphasis on fresh ingredients and healthy fats. In modern cuisine, it has gained popularity as a quick, nutritious meal option, often enjoyed in various forms across the globe.

MediterraneanESmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cans tuna (4 oz each)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 grams)
1 tbsp dijon mustard (15 grams)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (8 grams)
2 avocados
lemon juice
sea salt
black pepper

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is often less expensive and offers similar flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness and is often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

1

Drain 2 cans of tuna in olive oil into a fine sieve over a bowl.

2

Gently flake the tuna to remove excess oil.

3

Transfer the tuna into a large bowl.

4

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbsp of dijon mustard, finely chopped red onion, grated garlic, and 2 tbsp of chopped parsley to the bowl.

5

Season with sea salt and black pepper and mix until well combined.

6

Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.

7

Scoop out some of the avocado flesh and add it to the tuna salad mixture.

8

Rub the avocado halves with lemon juice to prevent oxidation.

9

Pack the tuna salad into the avocado halves generously.

10

Top with freshly cracked black pepper and fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

mixingscooping

Equipment Needed

fine sievemixing bowlknifespoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freelow-carb

Allergens

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Also Known As

Tuna-Stuffed AvocadosAvocado Tuna Boats
Local Name: Aguacates rellenos de ensalada de atún

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