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Tuna Stuffed Avocado Recipe

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This Tuna Stuffed Avocado recipe is a quick and wholesome dish perfect for a light lunch or snack. Creamy ripe avocados are mashed and mixed with canned tuna, tangy lime juice, mayo, and finely chopped red onion and cilantro, then stuffed back into the avocado halves. It’s a no-cook, nutritious, and delicious meal ready in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Stuffing Mixture

  • 1 (5 oz.) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • 2 tablespoons very finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice (adjust to taste)
  • Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Avocado

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • Additional lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain Tuna: Drain the canned tuna using a colander placed in the sink, and gently break the tuna apart with a fork to ensure it’s flaky and ready to mix.
  2. Chop Herbs and Onion: Finely chop red onion and cilantro. Alternatively, green onion can be used if preferred or if cilantro is omitted.
  3. Prepare Avocado: Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit carefully.
  4. Remove and Mash Avocado Flesh: Scrape out most of the avocado flesh from the skin, leaving a thin layer close to the skin to keep the avocado halves sturdy. Place the scooped avocado into a large, flat bowl where it can be mashed easily.
  5. Mash Avocado: Using a large fork, thoroughly mash the avocado until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
  6. Mix Dressing: To the mashed avocado, add olive oil, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  7. Add Tuna: Fold the drained tuna gently into the avocado mixture until well combined.
  8. Add Onion and Cilantro: Stir in the finely chopped red onion and cilantro carefully to keep the texture balanced.
  9. Season: Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.
  10. Stuff Avocado Halves: Spoon the prepared tuna and avocado mixture back into the hollowed avocado halves, generously filling them.
  11. Serve: Serve the stuffed avocados immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra tangy flavor if desired.

Notes

  • Use tuna packed in olive oil for richer flavor, but water-packed tuna can be used for a lighter option.
  • When scooping avocado flesh, leave a thin layer on the skin to maintain the shape and avoid the halves breaking apart.
  • Adjust lime juice to your preferred tanginess.
  • If you don’t like cilantro, substitute with more green onion or omit it entirely.
  • This recipe is best served fresh to avoid avocado browning.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: No-Cook
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/tuna-stuffed-avocado-recipe/