Tuna Stuffed Avocado
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 Servings
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Stuffed Avocado
Description
Tuna Stuffed Avocado starts with halved avocados that are pitted and scooped slightly to widen the cavity, which is then filled with a blend of mashed avocado, canned white albacore tuna, diced red bell pepper, minced jalapeño for a touch of spice, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. This combination offers creamy, fresh, and mildly spicy flavors balanced with the richness of avocado.
The preparation is straightforward: the avocado flesh is mashed lightly then combined smoothly with the other ingredients to create a chunky salad mixture. The stuffing is portioned back into the avocado halves to present an attractive and convenient way to serve the dish.
This dish works well as a quick meal or appetizer with simple seasoning adjustments of salt and black pepper to taste. It's a nutritious choice that provides healthy fats and protein without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado halved and pitted
- 1 (5 ounce can) solid white albacore tuna
- ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoons jalapeño minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scoop out a portion of the avocado from the pitted area to enlarge the "bowl" section. Transfer the removed avocado to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mash it with a fork.
- Add the tuna, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro to the bowl. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Fill the avocado halves with the tuna mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1halve | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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