Tuna Avocado Boats
Tuna Avocado Boats are a delicious and healthy dish that combines creamy avocado with savory tuna for a satisfying meal or appetizer. Perfect for quick lunches or entertaining guests, these vibrant boats are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them a fantastic addition to any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (1 boat per person) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna in water or olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop out some flesh to create a hollow space.
- In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Spoon the tuna mixture generously into each avocado half.
- Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or enjoy as is.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half filled with tuna mixture (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in diced jalapeños or swap tuna for canned salmon. - These boats are best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be stored for up to two days in an airtight container.